Col d’Orcia (Cinzano) Brunello di Montalcino Nastagio 2016 750ml

Name: Col d'Orcia (Cinzano) Brunello di Montalcino Nastagio 2016 750ml
Brand: Col D'orcia (Cinzano)
SKU: 900502
Price: 82.5 USD
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Rating: 94.1 (8 reviews)

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WS 95pts

JD 95pts

WA 94pts

JS 94pts

VM 94pts

WE 93pts

DC 93pts

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This red finds a nice equilibrium between ripe cherry and strawberry fruit and balsamic notes of sage, thyme and juniper. Features iron, leather and tobacco accents, which chime in as this plays out on the densely structured finish. Fine balance and length. Best from 2025 through 2042. 1,100 cases made, 200 cases imported.

Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Appellation: Brunello Di Montalcino

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

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Varietal

Sangiovese

The name of this grape, meaning 'blood of Jove' conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively â€“ full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.

Country

Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.

Region

Tuscany

The central Italian region of Tuscany is widely understood to be one of the world's most famous and highly regarded wine regions. The beautiful rolling hillsides and medieval towns and castles which are a key feature of the area are also home to many of Europe's finest wineries, and extremely high quality vineyards growing the distinctive Sangiovese and Vernaccia grape varietals which are the flavorful backbone of Tuscany's wonderful red and white wines. For almost three thousand years, this region has been recognized as an ideal home for wine production on a large scale, and the ancient Etruscans, Greeks and Romans all noticed that fine grape varietals flourished on the unique soils and under the hot sunshine which typifies the area. Today, Tuscany is home to a wide range of wines, from the traditional to the complex, but all dedicated to excellent flavors and aromas, and maintaining the region's international reputation.

Appellation

Brunello Di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino, an esteemed wine appellation in Tuscany, Italy, has been crafting exceptional red wines since its establishment in 1966. Focused exclusively on the Sangiovese grape, specifically the local Brunello clone, this region's unique terroir of warm, dry climate and well-drained soils imparts richness and complexity to the wines. The hallmark of Brunello is its extended aging, requiring a minimum of four years, with at least two spent in oak barrels. This meticulous process results in bold, full-bodied wines with robust tannins, vibrant acidity, and a remarkable aging potential. Flavors of ripe red berries and dark cherries, coupled with notes of leather, tobacco, and spices, define the nuanced profile of Brunello di Montalcino wines. Exploring these wines offers enthusiasts a captivating journey into the world of Italian winemaking, showcasing the harmonious blend of tradition, terroir, and meticulous craftsmanship.

Ratings & Reviews

WS 95pts

Wine Spectator

JD 95pts

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna Nastagio is gorgeous, with ripe notes of pure cherry candy, pressed roses, and Mediterranean herbs. Full-bodied, with a lot of drive and gripping structure, it has a wonderful concentration of ripe raspberry, cedar, and salty mineral earth. A fantastic wine, it is incredible now but is certainly going to improve with more time in cellar 2026-2046.

Winery Notes

Rated 95 - This 2016 Col d’Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Nastagio is the result of over 20 years collaboration with the University of Florence in the management of Sangiovese vineyards. This wine is aged in 500 litre tonneaux for the first year to help soften and round out the tannins, then it spends the following two years in traditional ‘botti’, then 2 to 3 years in bottle. Vigna Nastagio is described by Col d’Orcia as “a meeting point between tradition and modernity”. Suprisingly the 2015 Col d'Orcia Vigna Nastagio is much firmer and more austere in style and much more like Poggio al Vento Riserva, but suddenly this 2016 Vigna Nastagio has taken great strides forward in terms of fruitness and refinement of the tannins. It has a medium-deep ruby color and the nose is sweetly fragrant with red and black berried fruit. This wine had a much greater range of aromas than Col d’Orcia’s more traditional Poggio al Vento Riserva wines and the tannins are rounder and more refined. On the palate it is richly textured but with plenty of vibrant acidity. - The Wine Independent

WA 94pts

Wine Advocate

Always released one year later as if it were a Riserva (although it is not labeled as such), the Col d'Orcia 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Nastagio offers an increased level of clarity and purity that comes directly from the high quality of organically farmed fruit collected in this classic vintage. This growing site is characterized by rocky, limestone-rich soils. This is a broad and large expression of Sangiovese that wraps evenly over the palate, offering good textural weight and freshness along the way. That 15% alcohol is a bit much, but it's a common feature in many wines from this vintage. Production is 13,000 bottles.

JS 94pts

James Suckling

Rich aromas of ripe plums, crushed stones and rose petal follow through to a medium to full body, with medium chewy tannins and a polished and rather creamy texture at the finish. Give this three or four years to soften but already very attractive. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2024.

VM 94pts

Vinous Media

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Nastagio is youthfully coy, requiring time to release its dark fruits and savory exotic spices. This is velvety in feel yet not weighty at all, with ripe black fruits contrasting nervous acidity as autumnal spices come forward toward the close. Hints of vanilla, tobacco and sweet herbs linger through the long, structured finale. The 2016 finds a wonderful balance of fruit, structure and acidity, and it should be glorious in another five to ten years’ time.

WE 93pts

Wine Enthusiast

Underbrush, toasted nut, grilled herb and eucalyptus aromas waft out of the glass. On the full-bodied palate, tightly knit, close-grained tannins support dried cherry, licorice, tobacco and mocha notes. Give it several more years to fully develop. Drink 2024–2029.

DC 93pts

Decanter

Col d’Orcia’s Nastagio bottling comes from an 8ha site planted in 2006. The result of a collaborative experiment with the University of Florence, it also represents the estate’s more modern Brunello as it ages in small, 500-Litre French oak tonneaux for the first year followed by an additional 12 months in larger casks. Attractive and approachable aromas suggest coffee, tobacco and plum. A meatiness comes into play on the palate along with appetising salted liquorice. Long, well-composed and assertive tannins are cushioned by luxuriant fruit. Somewhat imposing now but not fierce, it has a lingering savoury finish.