Poggio al Vento Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2016 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Poggio al Vento Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2016 1500ml Magnum by Col d’Orcia

Colour & Appearance

Intense, luminous ruby red with garnet reflections – a play of colour that elegantly reflects six years of maturation.

Nose

A bouquet of captivating nobility and depth. Fresh and dried cherries dominate, accompanied by cherry stones, plums and blood orange zest. Floral notes of roses and violets join in, underpinned by liquorice, tobacco and forest floor with mushrooms. Mineral accents of graphite and stone as well as a hint of cedar round off the complex aromatic profile – classic Brunello in its finest form.

Palate

The epitome of a great Riserva: concentrated and powerful, yet smooth and refreshingly juicy. Tart cherries, dark berries and orange peel meld with herbs, spices and mineral notes. The structure is impressive, the texture sensuous, the acidity clear and fine. Balsamic and ethereal maturation notes lend the wine additional complexity.

Finish

Long, elegant and of remarkable persistence. The fruit fades slowly whilst mineral and spicy notes linger – a finale that promises decades of ageing.

Terroir & Origin

From the legendary Poggio al Vento („windy hill“) at 300 metres altitude with southerly exposure and views over the Orcia river. The vines, planted in 1974 from a massal Brunello selection, benefit from the temperate 2016 vintage with ideal day-night temperature fluctuations in September.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Sangiovese. Hand-harvested with strict selection, temperature-controlled fermentation at 25-28°C, 18-20 days maceration with daily pump-overs. Three years maturation in Slavonian and Allier oak casks (25-75 hl), followed by a further three years in bottle – a total of six years before release.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar ragù, aged Pecorino, Ossobuco, truffle risotto or braised lamb shoulder. The magnum bottle predestines this wine for festive occasions.

Special Features

From a long line of excellent Poggio al Vento vintages. The magnum bottle guarantees optimal maturation conditions. A wine with ageing potential of several decades – timelessly beautiful and of classical elegance.