I belong to a large family and have been chosen because I am large;
Rooted on the slopes of Castelnuovo dell’Abate
With my head in the air and my feet grounded in the earth,
Colored by rays of the sun and polished by caresses of the wind.
Time has refined my allure.
I sailed for a long journey in the silence,
Rested in precious wood casks and finally dressed up for our celebration.
- 100% Sangiovese re-classified from Brunello vineyards
- Selected grapes of three vineyards at different altitudes 150/250/350 meters above sea level
- Vineyards planted in 1988/1998/2000 in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, south-east of Montalcino
- Cordon and Guyot vine training
- Fermentation initiated by indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks
- Aged in special French oak barriques from forests of 300+ year old trees for 18 months followed by 24 months of resting in bottle
- Average annual production of 600 magnums in single wood cases
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
Italy
Region:
Tuscany
Appellation:
IGT Tuscany
Variety:
Sangiovese
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Magnum | IT-UCC-51-19M | 1/1500ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
96
Date
2026-02-18
"Produced only in magnum and drawn equally from the lower, mid, and high elevations of the estate, the 2019 Sangiovese Costabate is made only in select vintages and was first produced in 2009 in small quantities. A medium red hue introduces a wine that™s deeply intense and tightly framed at this stage, with aromas of cedar, sanguine earth, resinous herbs, and a profoundly salty, wild Mediterranean character. The palate is full-bodied and meditative, with youthful tannins, terrific depth, and a nervous tension that keeps it lively all the way through the finish. It™s going to warrant a few more years in bottle and should drink beautifully over the following two decades. It™s the first magnum Uccelliera produced, designed to share with a crowd. Drink 2027-2047."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2016
Wine Spectator
Score
98
Date
2023-08-01