Col d'Orcia
Col d'Orcia
is one of the historic estates of Montalcino and today ranks among the leading producers of Brunello di Montalcino. The origins of the winery date back to the 19th century: in 1890, the former “Fattoria di Sant’Angelo in Colle” was acquired by the Franceschi family. During the 1930s, the estate showcased its wines at one of Italy’s earliest wine fairs in Siena, helping to promote Brunello di Montalcino long before the appellation achieved international recognition. Since 1973, the estate has belonged to the Marone Cinzano family, who expanded the international reputation of Col d'Orcia while preserving the traditional identity of the region.
The winery is located in the southern part of Montalcino above the Orcia Valley, an area known for its particularly warm and dry microclimate. The vineyards extend across large continuous parcels with limestone- and clay-rich soils, creating ideal conditions for Sangiovese. This grape variety is at the heart of the estate’s production and forms the basis of its Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino wines. Thanks to the southern exposure, the wines develop ripe fruit, elegance, refined spice, and remarkable ageing potential.
Col d'Orcia is also considered one of the most important certified organic estates in the appellation. Since the early 2010s, all vineyards have been farmed organically. In the cellar, the winery follows a traditional ageing philosophy using large oak casks to preserve the authentic expression of Sangiovese and the terroir of Montalcino. In addition to Brunello, the estate also produces Rosso di Montalcino, Toscana IGT wines, olive oil, and grappa.