Col d'Orcia Olmaia Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
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The 2014 Sant'Antimo Cabernet Sauvignon Olmaia is dark and powerful, showing depths of black currant and plum sauce and complemented by notes of sage, tobacco and crushed stone. It floods the palate with silky textures, polished yet youthfully tense, the fruits leaning more toward the red spectrum with inner herbal and earth notes, as grippy tannins slowly mount toward the close. The finish is long and structured, tugging at the senses with minerals and zesty acids, while leaving hints of menthol and savory spice. It’s worth tasting the Olmaia today for its primary fruit, though the best is yet to come. Drinking window: 2022 - 2030
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This wine opens to a dark and almost impenetrable appearance. The 2014 Sant'Antimo Cabernet Olmaia (with 13,500 bottles made) takes us to a whole other side of Montalcino that is not based on the Sangiovese grape. Instead, we are treated to a taste of the superstar variety Cabernet Sauvignon from one of the most celebrated growing sites in sunny Tuscany. This is a beautifully textured and fleshed out red that offers bold aromas of dark fruit, spice and bitter chocolate. The bouquet is impressive. However, the wine tastes less ripe and slightly bitter in this cool vintage.
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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’ 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.