The world of wine is nice because it is various , there are young and fresh wines , there are aged and strong wines , and then there are those wines serious and elegant , so that by drinking it you want to get in a suit and tie , as in the case of Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2009 Tenuta Col d’Orcia.
Serious but not unpleasant , indeed the presence at the table of Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2009 Tenuta Col d’Orcia brings a breath of humor , it ‘s because of his goodness , or will it be because of its 14.5 degrees that goes directly to the head, but after drinking it you feel more relaxed.
2009 vintage of a wine that needs to be uncorked an hour before since it belongs to the category of the wine of the day after ;-), those wines that if are drunk on the day following the opening they are even more good.
Do not forget that the grapes are the same as for Brunello , the variety of Sangiovese grown in Montalcino surrounding areas , only that the Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2009 Tenuta Col d’Orcia is impatient and expect only one year in barrel ( against the minimum two years of Brunello ) to be aged in the bottle and then be placed on the market after only two years (compared to 5 of Brunello ) .
It comes in a glass with a brilliant ruby red color , clear , very clear on the edges where the reflections tend to purple.
Its aromas are present but mild , a hint of rose followed by red fruit not too ripe and then in the end you feel a vinous smell , like the one you feel in a basement where there are barrels for aging. Is extremely pleasant to drink , but does not prove its gradation , is full and velvety at the same time , remaining a dry wine from the body , which only becomes more fruity on the finish with some notes of wood.
To say that the taste of Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2009 Tenuta Col d’Orcia is persistent is an understatement , it remains in the mouth for a long time also after meal, and having regard to its goodness it’s a shame to brush your teeth.
Instead you have to brush them well , and it is appropriate to also use dental floss because usually with a wine like that you eat grilled meat, and there is also a T-bone steak , nice to see (and good to eat ) with the glass (wide cup) full of Rosso di Montalcino Col d’Orcia served at 18 degrees … you already have your mouth watering ?
The summary sheet :
Region -> Tuscany
Zone -> Montalcino , loc. Sant’Angelo in Colle.
Grapes -> 100% Sangiovese Grosso
Alcohol -> 14,5% vol . ( Year 2009)
Alleged Calories – > 85 Kcal/100ml .
Average price -> 11 EUR .