Col d'Orcia - Brunello di Montalcino 2016

Cultivation: organic

Aging: 24 months in oak cask

Bottle aging: 12 months

Volume: 75 cl / label  slightly stained

Cellaring potential: 2031+

The Col d'Orcia 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is a widely available wine with an ample production of 240,000 bottles. It is also a landmark wine in Montalcino, although it tends to be very vintage-sensitive, with some releases showing much better than others. In the case of the twofold 2015 and 2016 powerhouse vintages, I like both wines about the same. This cooler vintage shows dark fruit and spice, while there's an extra layer of leather or cigar ash at the back. This wine is made with organic fruit. It displays a mid-weight mouthfeel with tight tannins and lively acidity, the kind that will cut through your favorite steak dinner. 93/100 (11.2020) - robertparker.com