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IN STORE TASTING ARE BACK FOR
 OPEN BOTTLE 
WE STILL ENCOURAGE CURBSIDE PICKUP OR DELIVERY!!


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2019

85% Sangiovese,15% Ciliegiolo
100% estate-grown fruit!
 
You have been asking for more Italian wine for Open Bottle,
 well here you go…Bevi!

In Renaissance Florence, the Spezieri were master spice blenders.
This wine is named after their ancient art of blending, as it is a carefully proportioned blend of Sangiovese and another ancient, native Tuscan grape, Ciliegiolo.
As one of the original estates of Montalcino and now the largest certified organic vineyard in Tuscany, Col d’Orcia is a leader in Brunello di Montalcino helping to define and promote one of Italy’s most prestigious wines. 
The estate’s name translates to “the hill overlooking the Orcia River,” due to its position in between the undulating hills of the Orcia River and Sant’Angelo in Colle.


90 Points!  James Suckling
“Sweet-cherry and orange-peel character, medium body, light tannins and a fresh finish.
From organically grown grapes. Drink now” 
 

Our Thoughts on this wine.....

This wine appears deep ruby red with purple reflections.
The bouquet is ample with rich red fruit, cherry and black cherry with a bit of oak. On the palate it is full, soft and pleasant, ripe tannins,
the aftertaste is fruity and lasting.
A Blend of Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo, by combining these two grapes -
Col d’Orcia has reinterpreted the old and noble art of assembling spices
so as to obtain and exalt the complexity of both, hence the name "Spezieri".

Elsewhere at $20.00
Our Regular Price $18.99
Special Sale Price
 $15.00 a bottle

$78.00 for six (13.00) 

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A bit about Col d'Orcia.....

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.