Poggio al Vento Riserva DOCG - Organic

The Poggio al Vento Riserva is the pinnacle of what Montalcino can extract from Sangiovese: a Brunello from the 7-hectare single vineyard of the same name, vinified using traditional methods, with the depth and structure that justifies this DOCG classification.

Col d'Orcia is one of the historic addresses in Montalcino. Since 1890, the family has managed the estate below Monte Amiata, named after the river Orcia that flows through the property. Today, under Count Francesco Marone Cinzano, the winery is the largest certified organic winery in Tuscany — 108 of the 140 hectares of vineyards are classified as Brunello, and the Poggio al Vento is the crown jewel of them all.

In the glass, the wine shows ripe dark cherry, tobacco, and a hint of dried herbs, underpinned by a discreet spiciness. The tannins are firm but polished; the acidity gives the wine backbone and length. The finish is long and warm, with a mineral note in the aftertaste.

Serve it at 16–18 °C, after a decanting time of at least one hour. At the table, it pairs well with braised wild boar, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, or mature Pecorino di Pienza.