• TASTING DATE

  3/4/2021

• MATURITY

  2021 - 2025

• REVIEWED BY

  Audrey Frick

• SOURCE

  Montalcino: The 2016 Brunello & 2015 Riservas

REVIEW

The 2019 Rosso di Montalcino is aromatic of cherry lozenge, licorice, and violets. The palate is pure and approachable, with ripe black raspberry, dried strawberry, and sweet herbs. The 2019 is sunny and fresh, with a softer, more rounded feel than the 2018 and great for early drinking. 2021-2025.

Located in Castelnuova dell’Abate, Uccelliera’s first vintage was in 1991. Andrea Cortonesi purchased the farmland in 1986, and he continues to operate the estate today. His philosophy is simply to respect the terrior and to hold a strong commitment to the sense of place. He believes in a homeopathic approach to viticulture, to observe, listen, and work together with nature. The property includes vineyard holdings in three areas that range from 150 to 350 meters in elevation. They utilize large Slavonian 40-hectoliter barrels as well as 225-liter French barrique.