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2016 Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
$74.99
The Uccelliera estate was at once part of neighboring Ciacci Piccolomini until 1986, when winemaker Andrea Cortonesi purchased it from his friends and former employers. After refining his trade as cellar master for Ciacci, Andrea ventured out on his own with the formation of Uccelliera. His first vintage was 1991 with the production of a 500 bottles.The wines have quickly become cult favorites amongst the cognoscenti. Tucked away in the southeast corner of the appellation in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, the soil here is loose and stony which when coupled with a warm microclimate gives the wines of Uccelliera a rich and ripe expression, vintage after vintage. Andrea Cortonesi is tireless in his approach to winemaking, with all vineyard work done exclusively by hand.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- Appellation Montalcino
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Uccelliera
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Sangiovese
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Steak!, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Red Fruit, Dressed to Impress, Big Power