Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino 2024

Alcohol: 13.5 %

Grape(s): 100% Sangiovese

Location: Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

Tasting Notes: A fresh, fruity Rosso di Montalcino with cherry and red-fruit aromas. The palate is dry and supple with a tannic note on the finish, balanced and medium-bodied with good persistence.

Food Pairing: Pasta and rice dishes, savory pies, vegetable dishes and red and white meats.

Winery Story: 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 mere 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. Two hectares adjacent to Ciacci’s famous ‘Pianrosso’ vineyard was recently added to this boutique estate, bringing the total to a mere six hectares. Andrea Cortonesi is tireless in his approach to winemaking, with all vineyard work done exclusively by hand.