Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi ou DOC Orcia – Podere Forte ?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG named with the Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone; the aromas of red fruits and leather stick to the appellation.

DOC Orcia – Podere ForteDOC Orcia named, pure Sangiovese, Val d'Orcia zone: precise anchoring consistent with the appellation.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…3 stelle Veronelli and 3 viti, plus 90s from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator; real distinctions but scores that peak at 90.

DOC Orcia – Podere ForteThree distinctions named: 3 viti 2015, 3 viti ais, 5 grappoli Bibenda; Podere Forte mentioned.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Bottle at €108.64 with a real crossed-out price of €130.66; consistent with an award-winning Brunello DOCG, without being moderate for the appellation.

DOC Orcia – Podere Forte€180.72 for 75 cl for a DOC Orcia without mention of riserva: high for this rank, despite the large format.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Precise and varied pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses, pasta, stew), described aromatic profile and recommended serving at 16-18 °C.

DOC Orcia – Podere FortePrecise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), aromatic profile described, serving at 16-18°C.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Frescobaldi named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration of about four weeks and aging of at least five years in oak.

DOC Orcia – Podere FortePodere Forte named and located, spontaneous fermentation in a French oak vat, 32-day maceration, organic.