Uccelliera
Montalcino · Siena (SI)
Established
1986
Andrea Cortonesi
Yearly production
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estate (Brunello di Montalcino)
Location
Castelnuovo dell'Abate, comune of Montalcino, province of Siena — in the south-east of the Brunello zone below Monte Amiata
Siena (SI)
Vineyard area
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Sangiovese for Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino, plus fruit for the Super Tuscan Rapace
Appellations
Brunello di Montalcino DOCGRosso di Montalcino DOCToscana IGT
History
Uccelliera was founded in 1986 by Andrea Cortonesi, the son of sharecroppers, who had trained as cellar master at the neighbouring Ciacci Piccolomini before buying this small property — with century-old olives and a little vineyard — from his former employers.
His first vintage, in 1991, was a mere 500 bottles, but Cortonesi built Uccelliera into one of Castelnuovo dell'Abate's most respected estates.
Today it makes Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino alongside the Super Tuscan Rapace, all from its south-eastern Montalcino vineyards.
Wines
Illustrative selectionBrunello di Montalcino
The estate's flagship Brunello.
Rosso di Montalcino
The earlier-drinking Sangiovese.
Rapace
The estate's Super Tuscan blend.
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