Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino is a top-tier Italian red wine, emanating from the vineyards of Tuscany. Its lavish bouquet bursts with notes of black currants, violets, and Tuscan herbs, gloriously entwined with leather and spice complexities. This is an elegant, full-bodied vintage, brimming with dark fruit flavours underscored by touches of cocoa and silky tannins. It's characterised by impressive structure, depth of flavour, and a delightful balance that unfolds across the palate. A luxurious and lingering finish accentuates the superior quality of this masterpiece. Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino is a wine of utmost sophistication, indispensable to those who appreciate Italy’s finest reds.

Tasting Notes

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino opens nicely in the glass, drawing upon more intensity and depth as it does. It shows firm lines and a fleshed-out mouthfeel that encourages plenty of layering and textural richness. That velvety quality is the enduring signature of this estate, one that has achieved consistent results over the years. The only outlier to this pretty portrait is a 15% alcohol content that, although well absorbed by the wine's texture, does risk becoming a distraction. JS93

About the Winery

Nestled amidst the undulating hills and lush vineyards of Montalcino, the Uccelliera Winery commands a noteworthy presence in the world of Italian wine. Having produced their first vintage in 1991, the winery has flourished under the discerning eye of Andrea Cortonesi, who firmly believes in showcasing the true essence of the region with his passionate commitment to viticulture.

Uccelliera’s prime location along the southern slopes of Montalcino, coupled with Montalcino's exceptional microclimate, provides impeccable conditions for wine production. It's Cortonesi's meticulous attention to detail, combined with his dedication to nurturing the land, that allows the vineyard to yield high-quality grapes. The winemaker’s deeply rooted respect for tradition is mirrored in the vineyard management and wine production processes; organic methods are utilised, to maintain soil fertility and to promote the overall health of the vineyard.

The Uccelliera Winery is particularly well-known for its exquisite Brunello di Montalcino. This remarkable wine, aged for five meticulous years, is praised for its rich, bold flavour and intricate layering of fruity and earthy notes. The ageing process all takes place in oak barrels, with the finished product being a wine that beautifully represents the unique terroir of this Italian region.

Other offerings from Uccelliera include its Rosso di Montalcino, crafted from the same Sangiovese grapes as the Brunello but met with a shorter ageing process, it too, garners widespread recognition for its softer, more immediate expression of the Montalcino terroir.

It's no exaggeration to say that the Uccelliera Winery stands as a beacon of excellence in Italian winemaking. It takes the user on an enchanted journey. Guided by the hands of a focused, dedicated winemaker, indulging in glasses from Uccelliera Winery’s collection is more than just imbibing wine, it's a heartfelt experience infused with history, character and the passion of Italian viticulture. A visit to the winery it's more than a mere tour but rather, a captivating voyage of discovery.

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