Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino (2022)
Wine Tasting Notes
The 2022 Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino entices on the nose with aromas of mint leaf, sage, ripe black cherries, clove, and subtle white smoke. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and silky, showing vibrant red and blue fruit balanced by refreshing acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Winery/Producer Highlights
Uccelliera — Uccelliera lies in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, in Montalcino's warm southeastern corner, sheltered by Monte Amiata. Andrea Cortonesi bought the farmstead there in 1986 and learned his craft under the legendary Sangiovese master Giulio Gambelli. The 2022 Rosso is 100% Sangiovese from about seven hectares at 150 to 350 meters (490 to 1,150 feet), on calcareous clay with sand and marl. After a cold soak, it ferments spontaneously with native yeasts, then spends several months in Slavonian and French oak and at least four months in bottle.
Descriptive Words
Silky, Herbal, Fresh, Cherry, Mineral
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