Uccelliera

"The Uccelliera 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (with 9,600 bottles made) is a great achievement and is among my top favorite wines from Andrea Cortonesi tasted in the 20 or so years I have followed this estate. There is a lot of power here, thanks to

This is really beautiful with complex black cherry, berry, walnut and dark chocolate. Some mushroom and smoke. It’s tight and reserved with polished tannins and wonderful balance and finesse. Persistent and intense. Drink after 2025. - James Suckling

The Uccelliera estate is located in the warm southern Castelnuovo dell’Abate part of the Montalcino zone. Despite his family’s long connection to Montalcino, Andrea Cortonesi was only able to buy the Uccelliera property in 1986. His vineyards range from 1

This dry and moderately tannic Sangiovese has nuances of oak, leather and blackberry. Pair this bottle with beef, lamb or veal.




Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Varietal
Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage 2016
Notes Practicing Org