Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come from biodynamic vineyards in the Siena area. Col d'Orcia's estate covers 540 ha of hilly land on the southern slopes of Montalcino. Vines are planted at high density, and rootstocks are chosen plot by plot. Vineyard-specific management yields grapes rich in colour and tannins.
Grapes
The 2022 is made mainly from Sangiovese, with the addition of other international varieties.
Vinification
The grapes are picked by hand in the early morning to preserve freshness and aroma. They go straight to the winery and are gently pressed. Skin maceration lasts 10–12 days in shallow steel tanks at a controlled temperature of up to 28 °C, which helps retain the full aroma.
Ageing
After fermentation the wine spends several months in Slavonian oak barrels. It then rests a further 4 months in bottle after bottling. This ageing brings spicy notes and adds structure to the palate.
Tasting profile
Complex and full-bodied yet approachable and fruity. It is a distinctive expression of Chianti from Montalcino, with herbal and spicy notes.
Label / history
The name comes from the fragrant juniper (ginepro) that grows on the hills of Siena in Chianti, and reflects the variety of herbs and spices typical of the Mediterranean.
Col d'Orcia's vineyards date to the first half of the 17th century, when the Ciaia family, noble knights from Siena, settled in the Sant'Angelo area and acquired Colle. Their landholdings grew year by year. In 1973 Count Alberto Marone Cinzano acquired the estate to develop it and establish it on the international market. The estate carries out research on grape quality with the University of Florence and Professor Attilio Scienza of the University of Milan. The research covers vineyard planting, clonal selection and the relationship between vines and their ideal terroir.
