Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi ou DOC Orcia – Podere Forte ?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation, Montalcino zone and Sangiovese Grosso named; ruby color and aromas of red fruits, leather, tobacco consistent with the appellation.

DOC Orcia – Podere ForteDOC Orcia in Val d'Orcia, Sangiovese, ruby color and notes of red fruit, spices and balsamic: appellation and grape variety consistent with the zone.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Several awards named: 3 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 4 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 90.

DOC Orcia – Podere ForteThree named distinctions: 3 viti 2015, 3 viti AIS and 5 grappoli Bibenda, i.e. several recognized guides with their level.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello at €35.90 instead of €39.13: price consistent with the appellation and the awards displayed, without being significantly below the usual price.

DOC Orcia – Podere ForteAt 167.75 € (crossed-out 186.91 €) for a DOC Orcia, the bill is heavy for a simple appellation, even with 15% vol. and distinctions.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18 °C indicated.

DOC Orcia – Podere FortePairings cited with red meats and aged cheeses, aromatic profile described and service indicated at 16-18 °C; pairings are not very varied beyond that.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Fattoria dei Barbi named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least 5 years specified.

DOC Orcia – Podere FortePodere Forte named and located in Val d'Orcia, organic mentioned, stainless steel fermentation, skin maceration and aging of at least 12 months.