Tenuta Col d'Orcia

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.1123 ratings
9.119 pro ratings
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Martin Bergo

After opening two other bottles from the same vintage that were bad (one slightly corked - drinkable but no fun to be reminded of TCA every sip; and the other just flat) - this third bottle delivered all that could be expected including a haunting minerally-flowery nose with troufles and forest herbs; an elegant silky mouthfeel, and a looooong most refined finish!

After opening two other bottles from the same vintage that were bad (one slightly corked - drinkable but no fun to be reminded of TCA every sip; and the other just flat) - this third bottle delivered all that could be expected including a haunting minerally-flowery nose with troufles and forest herbs; an elegant silky mouthfeel, and a looooong most refined finish!

Apr 2nd, 2021
Martin Bergo

Gets better and better.

Gets better and better.

Dec 26th, 2020
Isa Carlsson

Svartvinbärssmak, platt

Svartvinbärssmak, platt

2 people found it helpfulNov 19th, 2015
Gadi Karpel

89/100
Vintage 2010
#italy #karpel #sangiovese

89/100
Vintage 2010
#italy #karpel #sangiovese

1 person found it helpfulJan 29th, 2016
Victor H Jimenez

Opened nicely after an hour or so

Opened nicely after an hour or so

Apr 7th, 2016
Martin Bergo

Finally trying the supposedly stellar 2010 vintage (best in over 15 years). Lighter ruby-brick red color; intense, inviting and complex nose with dark red fruits, spices, hints of clove and vanilla and some interesting minerality I have't whiffed in BdMs before; in the mouth the wine is ripe-fruity with very high acidity and high alcohol, fine but distinct tannins that linger on incisors during a long balanced finish where oak and sweet spices come out. More elegant, refined yet powerful compared with previous vintages. Mmmm! 2020 next try?!

Finally trying the supposedly stellar 2010 vintage (best in over 15 years). Lighter ruby-brick red color; intense, inviting and complex nose with dark red fruits, spices, hints of clove and vanilla and some interesting minerality I have't whiffed in BdMs before; in the mouth the wine is ripe-fruity with very high acidity and high alcohol, fine but distinct tannins that linger on incisors during a long balanced finish where oak and sweet spices come out. More elegant, refined yet powerful compared with previous vintages. Mmmm! 2020 next try?!

Jan 2nd, 2016
Michael Descamps

Muted aromatics. Plump palate offering up some attractive red fruit. Not terribly complex.

Muted aromatics. Plump palate offering up some attractive red fruit. Not terribly complex.

Aug 15th, 2015
Michael Young

Area Manager/Italian Specialist Fine Wine Portfolio, Palm Bay International, Certified Sommelier Court of Master Sommelier, Certified Sommelier Associazione Sommelier Italiano

9.6

First 2010 Brunello in California. It's a baby.

First 2010 Brunello in California. It's a baby.

Mar 28th, 2015
Denis Roudenko

16.5/20 (91/100)

16.5/20 (91/100)

Feb 20th, 2015
Jason Sliwa

For this age it was in great shape. It lacked exciting dimensions but was really enjoyable as a standard expression of Sangiovese.

For this age it was in great shape. It lacked exciting dimensions but was really enjoyable as a standard expression of Sangiovese.

Apr 17th, 2022