Col d'Orcia
Col d'Orcia 1999 Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $50
Lean and tight, with sharp aromatics that veer in the direction of powdered fruit drink. In the mouth, it’s dry and fresh, with snappy acidity defining a svelte frame. For a Brunello ’99, it’s light-bodied. Tasted twice.
— M.S.
(6/1/2004)
Col d'Orcia 2003 Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Online Exclusive
Smoke and wood-driven aromas of vanilla, allspice and ground ginger follow fresh tones of lush cherries and blueberries. The wine is silky and smooth and boasts a soft and pleasant quality of tannins.
— M.L.
(5/1/2009)
Col d'Orcia 2008 Sangiovese Grosso (Rosso di Montalcino)
- Online Exclusive
Here’s a ruby-colored Rosso from Montalcino with fresh berry aromas and subtle tones of forest underbrush and exotic spice. There are hints of cherry and vanilla as well and the wine is fruity and genuine in the mouth.
— M.L.
(8/1/2010)
Col d'Orcia 2011 Pinot Grigio (Sant'Antimo)
From the Sant’Antimo appellation in southern Tuscany (near Montalcino), this zesty Pinot Grigio shows the richness and fullness you usually find in Tuscan whites. Generous tones of melon, yellow rose and apricot are followed by bright acidity.
— M.L.
(10/1/2012)
Col d'Orcia 1999 Banditella Red (Rosso di Montalcino)
- $18
What a pretty aromatic combination of smoky bacon and bold, natural berries. The no-holes flavor profile is all about cherries and plums, while the finish is just as it should be; clean, simple and fresh, with nothing out of place or outlandish. An excellent wine for everyday purposes. —M.S.
— M.S.
(12/31/2002)
Col d'Orcia 2011 Spezieri Red (Toscana)
- Online Exclusive
- $17
This easy going blended red from Tuscany opens with bright cherry and blackberry aromas against a backdrop of bitter almond and a touch of Indian spice. The fresh acidity makes this a perfect pasta wine.
— M.L.
(5/1/2013)
Col d'Orcia 2004 Spezieri Red (Toscana)
- $13
Raw and scattered, with aromas of cherry liqueur and berry jam. More tart than expected, with lean cherry and berry building a staunch flavor profile. Finishes a bit starchy and tannic. Not poor or funky, just lacking.
— M.S.
(9/1/2006)
Most Reviewed Designations
Most Reviewed Varietals
advertisement
What We're Tasting
2009 Mira Hyde Vineyard
The esteemed Hyde Vineyard is in Carneros, and is the source for some…
Facebook Activity
advertisement
Twitter Activity