Brunello Riserva van gedreven wijnmaker Andrea Cortonesi - 97+/100 punten Robert Parker
De druivenstokken zijn aangeplant op een hoogte tussen de 25 en 350 meter. De rijping van deze wijn is geschiedt in Frans en Sloveens eiken vaten varierend tussen de 36 en 42 maanden. Nadat de wijn is gebotteld werd het rijpingsproces nog zo'n 18 maanden voortgezet in de kelders van het domein. Dit is een prachtige wijn voor speciale gelegenheden.
De wijn is verpakt in houten kistjes van 3 flessen, maar de flessen zijn ook los te bestellen.
James Suckling: 97+/100 punten
The Uccelliera 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a great achievement and is among my top favorite wines from Andrea Cortonesi tasted in the 20 or so years I have followed this estate. There is a lot of power here, thanks to that golden Castelnuovo dell'Abate sunshine, so I cannot liken this wine to some of the more ethereal and delicate expressions that I also love. Instead, this Riserva delivers brawn, dark fruit and muscle, but it does so with sincerity and honesty. You can't help but appreciate the complexity on offer. The wine offers plenty of dark fruit, but you also get licorice, balsam herb and crushed limestone. There is a lot of beauty to admire.
Dense aromas of ripe berries, dried cherries, spicy bark and hints of orange rind follow through to a medium to full body with fine, firm tannins that are coated with fresh, spicy and citrusy notes that linger long. Well balanced acidity provides even greater length. Best after 2023.