Col d’Orcia Poggio al Vento Riserva (Red)

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• 2016

  Col d’Orcia Poggio al Vento Riserva (Red) 2016 - Highly RecommendedTasted by Elizabeth Gabay MW & Ben Bernheim

  Menthol, garrigue, spice. Extremely interesting on the nose, lots of complexity, multi-dimension - more and more layers of interest. Tannins are a little on the heavy side, well-extracted. Serious, intense - worthy of a Riserva, but the tannins are so drying this is a little difficult to even taste - don't touch for at least a decade. Big fruit, lots of alcohol and tannins. A bit old-fashioed.

  Tasted November 2023

• 2001

  Col d’Orcia Poggio al Vento Riserva (Red) 2001 - OutstandingTasted by Elizabeth Gabay MW & Ben Bernheim

  Dark mahogany colour. Floral red berry nose. On the palate mouth watering, crunchy acidity carries fresh and vibrant red fruit: cherries, redcurrants, blackcurrants, some intense jammy ripeness, notes of eucalyptus and spice and nicely integrated and firm, powerful tannins with a subtle minerality on the finish. Despite the tannins, this wine is highly enjoyable, enjoyable, approachable, well-integrated and beautifully rounded.

  Tasted November 2022