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Rosso Orcia DOC 2019 from La Nascosta, in the Val d'Orcia: Sangiovese 90% and Merlot 10%, aged a few months in oak, at €22.42 instead of €28.44. No distinction or mention of organic status, yield or precise ageing duration comes to confirm its level.
Rosso Orcia DOC from the Val d'Orcia, Sangiovese 90% complemented by 10% Merlot, ruby colour and notes of red fruits, spices and earth: consistent Tuscan anchoring.
No award or guide mentioned and producer not attested elsewhere: simple absence of information, not a documented flaw.
At €22.42 (crossed-out price €28.44) for a DOC from the Val d'Orcia, the price remains consistent with the described rank, without any distinction to pull it upward.
Precise pairings with red meats and aged cheeses, fruity and spicy profile described, serving temperature indicated at 16-18 °C: clear versatility.
Domaine La Nascosta named and located in the Val d'Orcia, fermentation in steel with maceration, ageing of a few months in oak barrels: practices specified.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where the hills roll endlessly. It is from this iconic landscape that the Rosso Orcia DOC of the La Nascosta estate is born, a wine that tells you the story and passion of a blessed land.
This wine is a true expression of the Val d'Orcia, a region listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The La Nascosta estate, whose name evokes discretion and discovery, carefully cultivates its vines there. For this Rosso Orcia DOC, the 2019 vintage is a blend of 90% Sangiovese, the king grape variety of Tuscany, complemented by 10% Merlot, bringing a touch of roundness and suppleness. Vinification takes place in steel tanks, with maceration on the skins to extract color and aromas, followed by a few months of aging in oak barrels.
At first glance, its intense, lively ruby red color catches the light. On the nose, you will discover a fruity and generous bouquet, dominated by notes of cherries and plums, interwoven with floral touches of violet. The aging in oak barrels shows through with light spicy nuances, recalling black pepper and vanilla, which add complexity without masking the fruit. On the palate, this wine reveals itself to be well structured. Its tannins are fine and harmonious, accompanied by a pleasant freshness that balances the whole. The finish is long and enveloping, bringing back flavors of red fruits and a subtle mineral note, a testament to the unique terroir of the Val d'Orcia.
This Rosso Orcia DOC is the perfect companion for exploring the richness of Tuscan cuisine. I warmly recommend it with grilled red meats, such as a good fiorentina, or game dishes. It will also elevate a platter of aged cheeses, where its tannins and freshness will balance the intense flavors. It is an elegant wine, but with a strong personality, ideal for an evening with friends or a romantic dinner where you wish to share a bit of the Tuscan soul.
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