Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento Col d'orcia

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento Col d'Orcia is a prestigious and complex wine produced in the Montalcino region of Tuscany. The territory of Montalcino is characterized by undulating hills and a Mediterranean climate with large temperature ranges between day and night, which favor the ripening of the grapes. The vineyards that produce the grapes for this wine are located at an altitude between 350 and 450 meters above sea level, and enjoy optimal exposure to the sun. The grapes used for Brunello di Montalcino are exclusively Sangiovese, locally known as "Brunello." This grape variety best expresses the characteristics of the Montalcino terroir, giving the wine structure, complexity and aging ability. The production process of Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento Col d'Orcia follows strict winemaking rules. After manual harvesting and selection of the best grapes, they are crushed and subjected to a long maceration on the skins to extract color, tannins and aromas. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature to best preserve the characteristics of the Sangiovese. Subsequently, the wine is aged in large oak barrels for at least 36 months, followed by additional periods of bottle aging before release. This long period of aging helps give Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento Col d'Orcia the complexity, structure and elegance that distinguish it. The result is a wine with great personality, characterized by notes of ripe red fruits, spices, tobacco and leather, with a full body, soft tannins and lively acidity. It is a wine that lends itself to prolonged aging and pairs beautifully with rich, structured dishes of Tuscan cuisine, such as Florentine steak, pici with wild boar ragout or aged cheeses.