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Bottle of Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino 2020-Red Wine-Flatiron SF

Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino 2020

Red Wine from Tuscany, Italy
by Uccelliera
$79.99
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From a historic slope overlooking Monte Amiata, Andrea Cortonesi crafted this stunning expression of Sangiovese Grosso. The 2020 vintage bursts with minty freshness and wild herbal notes woven through bright cherry-berry fruit, supported by sweet spice and zesty acidity. Aged 24 months in French and Slavonian oak, it achieves remarkable balance and complexity while maintaining a tart cranberry finish that begs for another sip.

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Like many of the best winemakers, Andrea Cortonesi does not follow a formula or make wines for a particular style or camp. He’s been working in the vineyards of Montalcino for over 30 years and his focus is on capturing the elegance and beauty of this famous terroir. You could say that he’s an innovative traditionalist, or that he is more polished than rustic. But mostly he just makes delicious wines from Sangiovese.

Andrea’s first label (he also produces Voliero at the same estate), Uccelliera has a very passionate and devoted following among Italian wine lovers. They're powerful, explosive wines that always carry a sense of elegance and freshness. This is a top Brunello estate that consistently garners high praise and ratings, yet their wines remain very well-priced.

Six hectares of organically farmed Sangiovese, two of which are situated right next door to the famed Piccolomini 'Pianrosso' vineyard, are devoted to Brunello. Fermentation with spontaneous yeasts takes place in steel tanks over 20-25 days before being moved to large French and Slovenian botti to rest for at least 24 months before bottling. The Riserva sees an additional 12 to 18 months of barrel aging and 18 months in the bottle.

Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 95
"The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is spellbinding. Youthfully coy, it features a minty freshness and wild herbal thrust, giving way to bright cherry-berry fruit complicated by hints of worn leather. This is energetic and spry, yet elegant to the core, with crisp wild berries and a cascade of sweet spice elevated by zesty acidity. Tannic and potent yet still fresh, the 2020 lingers with a resonance of tart cranberry and sour citrus that leaves the cheeks puckered and the palate thirsting for more. This is a wild vintage of Uccelliera's Brunello di Montalcino. It's structured for the long haul yet already such a pleasure to taste." -Eric Guido

Robert Parker

RP 91
"The Uccelliera 2020 Brunello di Montalcino shows a dark color and earthy notes that lean into oxidation. The wine's alcohol content is a potent 15%. The bouquet does not show the same clarity as past vintages, but you do get plenty of baked plum and blackcurrant. This is not my favorite vintage from one of my favorite producers. The wine ends with accessible, open-knit tannins. Production is 33,600 bottles plus larger formats." -Monica Larner

Decanter

D 92
"Uccelliera suffered minor frost damage in 2020 and is among those estates that decided not to produce a Riserva in this vintage. I first tasted this from barrel soon after it was blended in 2021. Now in bottle, it is still fully packed and vigorous. Starting from a profusion of lavender, cinnamon and chocolate, it progresses to a macerated cherry and blackberry coulis-soaked palate. The tannins layer up but are yielding. Warming alcohol rises too – hopefully it will be able to maintain poise as it ages. Mediterranean herbs infuse the finish."

Wine Spectator

WS 94
"This red is both rich and vibrant, offering cherry, strawberry, floral and mineral flavors. Elegant, with flashes of wild herbs and earth peeking through. A harmonious version, leaving a mouthwatering impression on the lingering aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2042."

What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...

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
Average production: 2500 cases annually

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Sangiovese

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Oaky

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied