In the heart of the estate, on a ridge gently sloping towards the south, you can find the Poggio al Vento vineyard. The name literally means "windy hill," and this aspect, in conjunction with the very unique soil composition of the area, produces the exceptional Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento. The powerful yet elegant tannins delivered by this vineyard require a 4-year long aging in the traditional large oak barrels. After bottling, the wine requires further aging for 3 years before being presented to the market.
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento is produced only in the best vintages and represents one of the highest expressions of pure Sangiovese to be found in Montalcino.
The essence and reason for the fame of Brunello di Montalcino lie in its longevity, its capacity to improve with time, and deliver ethereal sensations to wine lovers all over the world. Col d'Orcia has always protected the traditions of Brunello production, well before the debate between traditionalists and modernists even began.
In 1982, the first vintage of the single vineyard Poggio al Vento Brunello di Montalcino Riserva was aged in large barrels. It soon became apparent that only slow, long maturation could do justice to the powerful tannins drawn from the sandy, limestone-rich soil of this vineyard known as “windy ridge.” The use of large Slavonian and French oak barrels allows the wine to breathe, feel the passing of the seasons, mature, and develop in the silent, dark freshness of the cellar. This invaluable lesson from our forefathers is embraced by Col d'Orcia. Further time in the bottle completes the journey required for any traditional Brunello to show its true character and reveal why it has become one of the most famous and sought-after wines from Italy.
