Col d’Orcia Nearco Toscana IGT 2021 - Tech Sheet

Nearco is a blend from Col d'Orcia's estate in Montalcino, showcasing the Montalcino terroir with international varieties. Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented separately; each wine is aged separately for 12 months in French oak; Merlot aged in 500L tonneaux; blended and bottle-rened.

<!-- image --> <!-- image --> ## Nearco Toscana IGT 2021 ## B A C K G R O U N D As one of the original estates of Montalcino and among the largest certied organic vineyards in Tuscany, Col d'Orcia is a leader in Brunello di Montalcino. Tradition, integrity, and sustainability are the pillars of the estate, whose classic style wines are marked by balance and elegance. Nearco is a demonstration of the power, quality, and singularity of the Montalcino terroir when planted with international varieties. This blend benets from the Mediterranean climate of the region, which aids in the structured wines that are also soft and fruity. ## T E R R O I R &amp; V I N T A G E N O T E S The estate's name translates to 'the hill overlooking the Orcia River,' due to its position in between the undulating hills of the Orcia River and Sant'Angelo in Colle. Here, vineyards are comprised of limestone and marl soils. At 1,500 ft a.s.l., the estate is favorably positioned against Mount Amiata, which helps protect against oods and hail. The climate is typically Mediterranean, with limited rainfall coming in from the Tyrrhenian coast, 21 miles away. ## WINE M A KI N G &amp; A G I N G Grapes are hand-harvested and selected based on perfect ripeness, except for the Syrah, where slight over-ripeness is desired to increase the complexity of the wine. The three grape varieties are fermented separately in shallow stainless-steel tanks, designed to extract tannins and color efciently but delicately. Each wine is aged separately for 12 months in French oak barrels. In order to enhance the fruit, the Merlot is aged in 500L French oak tonneaux. No further racking until the wine was blended. Once blended, the wine undergoes additional bottle renement. ## TA S T I N G N O T E S Intense ruby red, with brilliant violet hues. The nose is ample and intense with delicate scents of currant, blackberry jam, and tomato leaf complemented by hints of toasted aromas from the oak. Excellent structure, ripe and persistent tannins. The classical toasted notes coming from the barrels lead to a sweet and balanced aftertaste. <!-- image --> 750ML <!-- image --> <!-- image --> <!-- image --> <!-- image --> 750ML <!-- image --> 750ML 750ML <!-- image --> <!-- image --> ## ORIGIN Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy ## GRA P E VA R I E T I E S Blend of Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot ## S I Z E S 750ml ## T E C H N I C A L D E T A I L S ABV: 14%, TA: 5.3, Closure: Cork ## WINE M A KE R Antonino Tranchida <!-- image -->