Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 5000ml

Wine Description for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 5000ml by Col d’Orcia

Colour & Appearance

Luminous ruby red with vibrant violet reflections – a wine that displays its youth openly yet hints at the depth of a great vintage.

Nose

The bouquet is classical, complex and of striking purity. Black cherry, barberry and raspberry form the fruity core, complemented by ripe plum and a whisper of blood orange. Beneath shimmer mint, cedarwood, cherry stones and dried violets – an unmistakably Sangiovese aromatic interplay. Crushed stone and a hint of undergrowth lend the whole depth and mineral tension.

Palate

On the palate unfolds a dense, juicy and supple wine of great character. The texture is seductively soft, yet the framework of vibrant Sangiovese acidity and fine-grained tannins provides the necessary definition and ageing potential. Aromas of sweet red berries, cherries, bread spices and a hint of Quatre Épices weave elegantly across the palate, accompanied by ground stone and fresh foliage.

Finish

Long, expansive and of remarkable precision. Liquorice and candied orange zest linger – a finale that masterfully holds the balance between nobility and earthiness.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes hail from south-facing vineyard sites of the Col d’Orcia estate in Montalcino, around 300 metres above sea level, overlooking the Orcia river. The 2020 vintage benefited from balanced spring rainfall and hot summer months – decisive were the marked day-night temperature fluctuations in September, which favoured perfect phenolic ripeness and pronounced aromatics.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello), hand-harvested and double-selected – in the vineyard and at the sorting table. Fermentation on the skins for around 15 days at controlled temperature in specially crafted shallow steel tanks. Maturation over 32 months in large oak Botti from Slavonia and Allier (25–75 hl), followed by at least 12 months in bottle – a consistently classical approach for which Col d’Orcia has stood for decades.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A wine of this stature demands equally characterful companions: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, braised wild boar leg or a venison ragù with pappardelle. Equally harmonious: aged Pecorino di Pienza or a classic Taleggio.

Special Features

The 5-litre magnum bottling is not merely a statement for the festive occasion – large formats age more slowly and develop extraordinary depth. Col d’Orcia ranks among the benchmark producers of the classical Brunello style, and the 2020 underscores this reputation emphatically. Potential for 15–25 years of cellaring.

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