2022 Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany

100% Sangiovese from clay and sand soils rich in minerals. This wine is made from younger Brunello di Montalcino vineyards or from vineyards that, depending on the vintage, produce grapes with a fresh character. 

‘Each year, I taste Uccelliera against Voliero to see how dierent the two wines are. In 2022, the Uccelliera is the understated beauty of the two. Andrea Cortonesi produces this wine from a selection of sources, looking for balance and communication of Castlenuovo dell’Abate terroir. The Uccelliera may not be as long-lived as the Voliero in 2022, but it will certainly provide gobs of pleasure throughout its life. A mixed case is in order here…

The 2022 Rosso di Montalcino entices with a whiff of mint leaf and sage before giving way to crushed black cherries, clove and white smoke. This shows the ripeness of the vintage in a beautifully balanced package, with mineral-laced red and blue fruits that swirl across textures of pure silk. It nishes incredibly long, repeating its mineral strength. Sweet tannins linger through the violet-tinged nale. The 2022 is an understated beauty. Drink 2023-2028’ 

92 Points – Eric Guido, vinous.com (Jan 2024)