Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 Vigna Nastagio Col d'Orcia

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 Vigna Nastagio Col d'Orcia

The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 Vigna Nastagio from Col d'Orcia is a red wine of great personality, capable of uniting the classic identity of Sangiovese with the precision of a selected vineyard. It arises from careful work on the territory and the vineyard, with a philosophy that values the tradition of Brunello without giving up elegance, depth, and longevity.

Territory and wine style

The Nastagio vineyard is located in the high river terrace of the Orcia River basin, in a particularly suited context for Brunello di Montalcino. The average altitude of about 200 meters above sea level, the south/west exposure, and the clayey soil of Pliocene origin, rich in skeleton and well-drained, contribute to defining a rich, balanced, and structured profile. The selection of Sangiovese comes from ancient vineyards and tells an authentic and rigorous interpretation of the denomination, with limited yields and a clear focus on grape quality.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a ruby red color crossed by garnet reflections, a sign of an already interesting evolution and significant potential. On the nose, it offers a wide and complex bouquet, where berries intertwine with balsamic nuances of mint and licorice, enriched by notes of vanilla, spices, and slight toasted sensations derived from aging in wood. On the palate, the wine shows a full and enveloping structure, with ripe and soft tannins well supported by lively freshness and good salinity. The sip is long, harmonious, and persistent, with a slightly toasted finish that elegantly accompanies the closure.

Recommended pairings

This Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 Vigna Nastagio pairs effectively with flavorful and structured dishes from Italian cuisine. It is ideal with braised dishes, roasted red meats, game, stews, and long preparations rich in flavor. Excellent also with aged pecorino cheeses, important charcuterie boards, and first courses with game ragù or meat sauces. Its complexity makes it perfect for an important dinner or to enhance refined social occasions.

Serving temperature

To best appreciate the wine, the ideal temperature is 18-20°C. If the bottle is young or just opened, a bit of aeration in a decanter or an early opening of at least 30-60 minutes can be helpful, in order to favor the aromatic expression and the balance of the sip.

Why buy it

Choosing the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 Vigna Nastagio Col d'Orcia means opting for a label that authoritatively expresses the value of the Montalcino territory and the care of a historic winery. It is a wine that combines intensity, finesse, and evolutionary capacity, ideal for those seeking a great Tuscan red for collection, gastronomic pairing, or as a gift for a special occasion. The vineyard selection and the elegant imprint of the style make it a choice of strong prestige and reliability.