Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Al Vento 2016

Col d’Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva “Poggio al Vento” 2016

One of Brunello di Montalcino’s most revered Riservas, Poggio al Vento is produced only in exceptional vintages from a single, windswept hilltop vineyard overlooking the Orcia Valley. The 2016 vintage—widely regarded as one of the greatest of the modern era—captures the full nobility, precision, and longevity of this iconic site.

The wine opens with a deeply complex and layered bouquet of ripe red cherry, wild berry, and plum, interwoven with rose petal, dried herbs, balsamic notes, and hints of tobacco and cedar. Subtle mineral and earthy nuances emerge with time in the glass. On the palate, it is powerful yet impeccably balanced, with firm, finely grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and a concentrated, mineral-driven core. Flavors of red and dark fruit, savory spice, and crushed stone build toward a long, resonant finish of remarkable persistence.

Despite its structure and depth, the 2016 Poggio al Vento shows extraordinary harmony and clarity, making it compelling with extended decanting today, while clearly destined for long-term cellaring.

Grape: 100% Sangiovese (Brunello)

Region: Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

Vineyard: Poggio al Vento (single-vineyard, Riserva)

Style: Powerful, structured, age-worthy

Pairing: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, braised beef, game meats, truffle dishes

Cellaring: Drink from 2026 with decanting; peak potential through 2046+

A monumental Brunello Riserva that embodies the greatness of the 2016 vintage and the timeless excellence of Col d’Orcia.