Col d'Orcia Nearco 2015
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The 2015 Col d'Orcia Nearco is an intense ruby red with brilliant violet hues. The nose is also intense and fragrant, red fruits aromas, blackberry and plum combined with intense and spicy notes. Great structure, balanced and pleasant. Its soft and ripe tannins lead to lasting aftertaste.
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James Suckling
A wine with dried violets, burnt blackberry essence, charcoal, treacle, resin and baking spices. Full body, very chewy tannins and a long, very decadent finish. Best in a long time. It needs time though. Drink in 2023.
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Wine Spectator
The core of black cherry, blackberry, black currant and violet flavors is shaded by vanilla and toasty oak notes. Balanced and refined, with a light layer of dusty tannins on the finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2015 Sant'Antimo Nearco is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Some 25,000 bottles were made. This is a near term and approachable Tuscan red to pair with grilled Italian sausages with onions and green bell peppers. The wine offers loads of succulent softness with medium to full-bodied structure to hold it all together. I'm not sure which grape plays a dominant role, but to my palate I taste the Cabernet Sauvignon with the greatest clarity. Dark fruit is followed by grilled rosemary and scorched earth. The warm vintage is nicely expressed here. This is a good value.
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As one of the original estates of Montalcino and now the largest certified organic estate in Tuscany, Col d’Orcia is a leader in Brunello di Montalcino, helping to define and promote one of Italy’s most prestigious wine regions. Tradition, integrity and sustainability are the pillars of the estate, whose classic style wines are celebrated all over the world.
Situated on the outskirts of the medieval hilltop village of Montalcino in Tuscany’s Siena province, the estate has a rich winemaking history that dates back to the 1700s. In 1973, the estate was purchased by the Cinzano family, who markedly increased the vineyard holdings. They are now the third largest owner of Brunello vineyards in Montalcino. Proudly defined as an ‘organic island,’ Col d’Orcia is committed to maintaining the natural environment in which it operates and has, for many years, employed organic farming practices. The entire estate includes vineyards, gardens, olive groves, tobacco and wheat fields, which are all farmed following exclusively organic agricultural practices. In 2010, the estate underwent the organic farming certification process and is now the largest certified organic wine producing farm in all of Tuscany.
The estate’s name translates to “the hill overlooking the Orcia River,” due to its position in the undulating hills between the Orcia River and Sant’Angelo in Colle. Here, southern orientations provide vines with abundant exposure to sunshine and vineyard soils comprised of limestone and marl facilitate natural irrigation. Located at about 1500 feet above sea level, the estate is favorably positioned against Mount Amiata (5,700 feet) which helps shield the property from floods and hail. The climate is typically Mediterranean, with limited rainfall coming in from the Tyrrhenian coast, 21 miles away.
The estate is currently owned and managed by Count Francesco Marone Cinzano. A world traveler with boundless energy, the Count is a tireless ambassador for his estate as well as the Montalcino region. Under his leadership, plantings have expanded exponentially at Col d’Orcia and the estate has been transformed into an organic farm.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.