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Bottle of Uccelliera Rapace [Sangio/Merlot/Cab] 2022 [Pre-Arrival, ETA Feb. '26]-Red Wine-Flatiron SF

Uccelliera Rapace [Sangio/Merlot/Cab] 2022 [Pre-Arrival, ETA Feb. '26]

Red Wine from Tuscany, Italy
by Uccelliera
$39.99 $47.99
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Uccelliera's Rapace anchors itself in Sangiovese (70%), then adds Merlot (20%) and Cabernet (10%) for complexity. The vineyards sit in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, southeast of Montalcino, on well-exposed hillsides. The 2022 underwent 18 months in small French oak barrels, building layers of dark fruit and integrated wood aging. Bold enough to stand alone, refined enough to improve with cellaring. Not a Brunello, but a wine with serious ambition. Arriving February 2026.

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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

Robert Parker

RP 91
"The Uccelliera 2022 Rapace (with 11,000 bottles and 500 magnums made) is a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon that delivers a velvety and sunny Tuscan expression. Ripe blackberry and dark plum lead the bouquet, supported by sweet earth and a medium-rich texture. While intentionally simple in style, the inclusion of the French varieties lends a playful sense of individuality in a region dominated by Sangiovese. Sourced from Castelnuovo dell’Abate, the wine finishes with grippy tannins that give it structure and food-pairing appeal at an accessible price point." -Monica Larner

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

70% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from vineyards in Castelnuovo dell’Abate
150-350 meters on well-exposed hill slopes south-east of Montalcino
Maturation in small French oak barrels for a minimum of 18 months, plus six months in barrel
800 cases produced annually

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Sangiovese

  • Vintage

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Rich

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied