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The Moscadello di Montalcino DOC 2018 from Col d'Orcia is a late-harvest sweet white, 100 % Moscato Bianco, with notes of honey and citrus, brief steel aging. Its limit: €26.02 for 37.5 cl, i.e. €52.04 normalized to 75 cl, expensive for a DOC without distinction.
Moscadello di Montalcino DOC named, Moscato Bianco grape variety and Montalcino zone specified: clear local anchoring, but simple DOC without sub-zone.
No distinction or guide mentioned for this Moscadello from Col d'Orcia; the producer is named, with no attested award.
At €26.02 for 37.5 cl, i.e. €52.04 normalized to 75 cl, this DOC without distinction is expensive for its rank; the crossed-out price of €32.65 is real.
Specific pairings (dessert, formaggi erborinati), floral, fruity, honey and citrus profile, serving at 8-10 °C: easy to serve, limited range of pairings.
Col d'Orcia named and located in Montalcino; late harvest, controlled fermentation and brief steel aging specified, without duration or organic mention.
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 stretch as far as the eye can see. Let me take you to discover a gem, a wine that whispers stories of sun and tradition: the Moscadello di Montalcino from the Col d'Orcia estate. It is an invitation to sweetness, a caress for the senses.
Montalcino, you may know it for its powerful reds, but it is also the birthplace of Moscadello, a historic white grape variety. The Col d'Orcia estate, rooted in this generous land, carries on the tradition of Moscadello di Montalcino DOC. This sweet wine is the fruit of a late harvest, a method that concentrates the sugars and aromas in the Moscato Bianco berries, offering remarkable intensity.
This 2018 Moscadello displays a brilliant golden color, a prelude to its richness. On the nose, you will be enveloped by an intense bouquet: delicate floral notes mingle with fruity aromas, notably citrus, and a touch of honey. On the palate, the sweetness is present, but it is magnificently balanced by a fresh acidity. This harmony enhances the persistent aromas, prolonging the gustatory pleasure. This wine underwent brief aging in steel, thus preserving its freshness and brilliance.
This Moscadello di Montalcino is a true caress at the end of a meal. I warmly recommend it with desserts, especially those made with cream or dried fruits. But its most surprising pairing, and one I love, is with blue-veined cheeses, the "formaggi erborinati"; the sweetness of the wine and the character of the cheese create an unexpected and delicious synergy. Serve it at a temperature of around 12-14°C to appreciate its full complexity.
With this Moscadello, you are not just tasting a wine, you are savoring a piece of Montalcino's soul. It is a sensory experience, a journey to the heart of Tuscany that I invite you to take. Let yourself be charmed by this authentic sweetness, a hidden treasure just waiting to be discovered.
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