2016 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino

Sangiovese Grosso - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 95 VN 95 WS 94 DC 93 JS 93 WA 93 WE 93
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, March 2021

The 2016 Col d’Orcia Brunello offers notes of pine resin, black cherry, and dried strawberry aromatics. The palate is concentrated and compact, with dried tomato leaf bitterness and tobacco. The structure is not shy, with...
VN 95

Vinous, December 2023

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is a total pleasure. I was expecting a bruiser but found a beguiling blend of spiced orange and dusty cherries complemented by a cascade of rosy florals. It’s round and plaint, showing its...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, June 2021

An earthy, meaty version, sporting black cherry, plum, raw beef, iron and bouillon aromas and flavors. The fruit element intensifies on the palate, playing out on a long finish that is balanced and fresh, showing dusty...
DC 93

Decanter, March 2021

This starts off as its usual youthfully reductive self, but with plenty of air it displays appealing perfumes of iris, violet and plum. Midweight and elegant, it seems to defy the generous warmth of the estate’s...
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, November 2020

A very polished, refined red with berry and flower aromas, as well as hints of citrus and rose petals. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a juicy finish. Lovely polish. From organically grown grapes. Give it a year or...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2020

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...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, May 2021

Underbrush, wild-berry, pipe-tobacco and violet aromas lead the nose. On the full-bodied palate, taut tannins support black cherry, licorice and ground clove. Drink 2024–2031. - Kerin O’Keefe

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Sangiovese Grosso
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Sub-region
Brunello di Montalcino
Vintage
2016
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
14.5%
Closure
Cork

The 2016 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino is a notable expression of Sangiovese Grosso from Tuscany's renowned wine region. This red wine, produced by Col d'Orcia, is crafted from organically grown grapes. It boasts an alcohol content of 14.5% and is sealed with a cork closure.

James Suckling commends the wine for its "polished, refined" character, highlighting berry, flower, citrus, and rose petal aromas. He describes it as having a "medium to full body" with "fine tannins and a juicy finish," advising that it will benefit from a couple more years of aging.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, awarding it a score of 93, finds the wine to showcase "dark fruit and spice," with additional layers of leather and cigar ash. The mid-weight mouthfeel, tight tannins, and lively acidity make it a good companion for a steak dinner.

Vinous offers a glowing review, scoring it 95 points, calling it "a total pleasure" and commending its "beguiling blend of spiced orange and dusty cherries." The wine is noted for its "silky and harmonious" nature with a "tactile crunch" and a "long and dramatic finale."

Jeb Dunnuck also awards a 95, describing the wine's complexity with "pine resin, black cherry, and dried strawberry aromatics." He emphasizes its "bold tannin upfront" and suggests it will improve with time, recommending a drinking window of 2026-2041.

Wine Spectator praises its "earthy, meaty" profile with flavors of "black cherry, plum, raw beef, and iron," awarding it a score of 94. The wine's balance and freshness are highlighted, with a suggested drinking window from 2024 to 2043.

Overall, the 2016 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino is a well-regarded vintage, praised for its complexity, structure, and potential for aging.