I am always such a big fan of Andrea Cortonesi's work. Like his previous releases, the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino shows an uncanny sense of continuity and consistency with past releases. This steady stylistic focus is one of the best reasons to buy Uccelliera Brunello. The wine is dark and rich in appearance. Fruit from this vintage was smaller than usual and Andrea jokes that during the 2012 growing season you could hardly call it "Sangiovese Grosso," the name of the Sangiovese clone used in Montalcino. It is normally characterized by larger berry size, but not in this warm and dry vintage. Fruit was concentrated and smaller instead. The wine's explosive flavor profile demonstrates this fact. Blackberry and dark fruit segues to spice, tobacco and balsam herb. (Mar17)
96 points | Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate

In outstanding growing years, the term "RISERVA" is given to a wine rigorously selected from the oldest vineyards. This 100% Sangiovese is made from vineyards in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, at elevations of 150-350 metres on well-exposed hillslopes south-east of Montalcino. It is matured in Slavonian and French oak barrels for a minimum of 36 months to a maximum of 42 months.

(UC4812)

Grape Variety Sangiovese
Closure Cork
Bottle Size 750ml
Brand Uccelliera
SKU UC4812