{"product_id":"uccelliera-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-2019","title":"Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUccelliera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e is a still red wine made from Sangiovese grapes. This Tuscan expression offers a broad and complex aromatic profile, with notes of dried flowers, wilted roses, black cherry, chinotto and incense. In the glass, it displays a bright garnet colour, heralding an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant and well-balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e palate. The structure is powerful yet clean and smooth, finishing with a \u003cstrong\u003edynamic, crescendoing finale\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed for special occasions, it is best enjoyed with \u003cstrong\u003egrilled red meats\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich roasts, game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates from the \u003cstrong\u003eoldest vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Uccelliera estate, located in the Castelnuovo dell’Abate area, south-east of Montalcino, in Tuscany. The vines thrive on \u003cstrong\u003ewell-exposed hillsides\u003c\/strong\u003e, at an altitude between two hundred and fifty and three hundred and fifty metres. This particular terroir encourages the full ripening of the grapes, ensuring a solid tannic structure. The Riserva designation is reserved exclusively for vintages with optimal climatic conditions, capable of producing excellent grapes to support \u003cstrong\u003elong ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process enhances the Sangiovese with maturation in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian and French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for a period ranging from thirty-six to forty-two months. This time in wood stabilises the wine’s structure, enriching it with elegant aromatic nuances. The cycle concludes with \u003cstrong\u003ebottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e of at least eighteen months before release. To fully appreciate its characteristics, it is recommended to \u003cstrong\u003edecant for one hour\u003c\/strong\u003e and serve at a temperature between eighteen and twenty degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired in 1986 in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, the family estate \u003cstrong\u003eUccelliera\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates Tuscany’s winemaking vocation, enhancing its historic buildings while fully respecting the landscape. The superb \u003cstrong\u003eBrunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e is born from a rigorous selection of the oldest vineyards, an outstanding production reserved exclusively for the finest vintages. This artisanal dedication delivers a powerful and elegant sip, acclaimed by international critics with \u003cstrong\u003e97 points from Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e, 96 from James Suckling, and prestigious praise from Decanter and Robert Parker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Uccelliera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46076929409195,"sku":"59970","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/uccelliera-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-2019_59970_1_8c580572-029a-4803-a9ba-ec98537d3bef.webp?v=1773807158","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/uccelliera-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-2019","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}