Uccelliera Toscana Rapace (2022)

Wine Tasting Notes
The 2022 Uccelliera Rapace displays a dark red hue with generous aromas of ripe blackberry, dark plum, sweet earth, toasted almond, and dried rosemary. On the palate, it is supple, plush, and well-structured, combining marked yet fine-grained tannins with vibrant acidity that balances the rich fruit depth through a smooth, long-lingering finish.

Winery/Producer Highlights
Uccelliera — Andrea Cortonesi bought the old Uccelliera homestead in Castelnuovo dell'Abate in 1986. The name means "aviary," likely a nod to the falcons once raised there. Rapace, Italian for "bird of prey," is his Super Tuscan. It blends 70% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, grown at 150 to 350 meters (490 to 1,150 feet) on calcareous clay and sand. The three varieties are co-fermented with native yeasts, and the wine is matured in small French oak barrels, then rested in bottle before release.

Descriptive Words
Plush, Supple, Savory, Generous, Polished