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Uggiano Brunello di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019
Uggiano Brunello di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019
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Truly excellent 'entry level' Brunello; muscular and richly-flavoured, as it should be. Not fancy but proper.
Production
After crushing, grapes undergo temperature-controlled fermention in stainless steel tanks using selected yeasts. The must is pumped over the skins twice a day to extract colour and tannin. After 18-22 days the wine is racked to large Slavonian oak casks, where it matures for the next 36 months.
Tasting notes
Warm and ripe on the nose with black fruits and savoury, meaty characters. The palate has concentrated plummy fruit and notes of toasty oak. The firm structure is balanced by the richness and intensity of the fruit, and vibrant acidity gives a sustained, chalky, and balanced finish.
Food match
Grilled meats (great with wild boar or pheasant if you have any handy!) or with Tuscan Pecorino cheese.
Awards
2018 Vintage
Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
Bronze
2017 Vintage
Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
Silver
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ABV
14%
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Bottle Size
75cl
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Region/Country
Toscana, Italy
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Grape
Sangiovese 100%
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Features
Vegetarian, Vegan, Sustainable
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Closure
Cork
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Winemaker
Daniele Prosperi
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Appellation
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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Allergen info
Contains sulphites and no other allergens
Meet the Producer
Winemaker Giuseppe Losapio founded Azienda Uggiano in the early 1970s, and steadily developed the estate at San Vincenzo a Torri. It is now one of the leading producers in the Chianti Colli Fiorentini zone. With 100 hectares of hillside vineyards (in both Colli Fiorentini and around neighbouring Chianti Classico, near San Casciano), Uggiano produces classic and classy Tuscan reds from the region's principal grape varieties. A core of quality runs through an unfussy, practical and exceptionally well-priced range, from bright entry level Chianti to some impressive Riserva wines. In 2015, the Losapio family sold the company to Uggiano’s young but experienced management team, including commercial manager Giacomo Fossati and Daniele Prosperi, winemaker for the past 12 vintages.
A Note on Sustainability
Uggiano have achieved Equalitas Sustainable certification which applies to the winery and all wines bottled there. Equalitas certification is a sustainability standard specifically for the wine sector, evaluating companies on their environmental, economic, and social impact. It assesses a company's commitment to sustainability through measurable indicators and requires an independent audit for certification. The certification focuses on areas like carbon footprint, water footprint, biodiversity, and social responsibility, ensuring transparency and progress towards sustainable practices in the wine industry.
