{"product_id":"col-dorcia-toscana-nearco-2022","title":"Col D'Orcia Toscana Nearco 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearco from Col d’Orcia is an intense \u003cstrong\u003eorganic red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e with the Indicazione Geografica Tipica Toscana designation, the result of a careful blend of Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot. The prolonged ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e shapes its rich aromatic profile, revealing a deep ruby colour and a bouquet characterised by notes of blackberry, spices, vanilla and balsamic nuances. On the palate, it exhibits an enveloping texture, supported by a pleasant freshness and \u003cstrong\u003emature tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring an elegant finish perfect for pairing with game and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production of Nearco takes place in the heart of the Montalcino area, specifically in the Sant’Angelo in Colle zone. Here, the vineyards extend to about 350 metres in altitude, benefiting from a bright \u003cstrong\u003esouth and south-west exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e that favours the perfect ripening of the grapes. The distinctive character of the wine is forged by \u003cstrong\u003emedium-textured soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in \u003cstrong\u003elimestone pebbles\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are fundamental for giving precision and depth to the sip. The agricultural approach fully enhances the international varieties, perfectly integrated into the Sienese wine-growing vocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest begins in September and the grapes are vinified separately to preserve the identity of each single batch. Maceration takes place at a controlled temperature for about two weeks in steel vats, followed by \u003cstrong\u003emalolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e in concrete tanks. The wine is then transferred to \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where natural \u003cstrong\u003ewinter stabilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e precedes an ageing period of twenty-four months. The final blending precedes further \u003cstrong\u003ebottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e, a decisive step to integrate the solid structure and the elegant tannic texture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Greek for “new commander”, Col d’Orcia’s Nearco is a prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Tuscan\u003c\/strong\u003e created to showcase Montalcino’s exceptional terroir through noble international grape varieties. The winery, founded in 1933, vinifies the grapes separately, followed by \u003cstrong\u003e24 months of ageing in French oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e before the final blending. In 2022, a hot summer tempered by providential August rains ensured an excellent harvest in early September, resulting in an \u003cstrong\u003eorganic red\u003c\/strong\u003e of absolute elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Col d'Orcia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47411838812331,"sku":"62218","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/col-d-orcia-toscana-nearco-2022_62218_1_565de820-9b6c-4a79-adc1-1597764fbdf8.webp?v=1787242105","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/col-dorcia-toscana-nearco-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}