IT-UCC-11-16
Brunello di Montalcino, Uccelliera
- 100% Sangiovese
- The Uccelliera estate is located in the warm southern Castelnuovo dell’Abate part of the Montalcino zone
- Vineyards range from 150 to 350 meters above sea level
- Aged 24 months in a mix of French and Slavonian oak
- 2,444 cases produced in 2016
Producer:
Vintage:
2016
Country:
Italy
Region:
Tuscany
Appellation:
Brunello di Montalcino
Variety:
Sangiovese
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available: |
SKU | Case Size | Bottle Size |
| Full Bottle | IT-UCC-11-16 | 12 | 750 |
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score:
96
Date:
2020-11-30
James Suckling
Score:
97
Date:
2020-12-21
Review:
This is really beautiful with complex black cherry, berry, walnut and dark chocolate. Some mushroom and smoke. It’s tight and reserved with polished tannins and wonderful balance and finesse. Persistent and intense. Drink after 2025.
Vinous Media
Score:
96+
Date:
2020-11-24
Review:
The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino blends richness, ripeness and refinement to create a model of total balance. At first, it’s dark, earthy and herbal; yet with time in the glass, a massive wave of black cherry, raspberry, sage and a grounding note of undergrowth comes forward. In the mouth, it coats all that it touches in silky, cool-toned textures, giving way to ripe red/black fruits complemented by spiced citrus, as nuances of lavender and tobacco form. While this feels round and pliant throughout, fine-grain tannins slowly saturate, sneaking up and reminding you of just how young the 2016 really is today. Hints of baker’s chocolate, licorice and a twang of tart blackberry resonate - wow, does it ever end?
