The Uccelliera estate was the part of the neighboring Ciacci Piccolomini estate until 1986,when Andrea Cortonesi purchased it.Two hectares adjacent to Ciacci's famous Pianrosso vineyard were recently added to the small property, bringing the total to a tiny six hectares. All work in the vineyard is done exclusively by hand. The Brunello from this estate os a huge hot year after year, featuring lush red fruits, velvety texture and incredible concentration. The 2001 Burunello Riserva was hailed as an impressive effort by the Wine Advocate. The basic 2001 Brunello was awarded a whooping 93 points from the Wine Spectator. The item regularly sells out-often brfore iteven hits our shores and is quickly becoming a cult wine. The Rosso is very limited in production featuring an unusually powerful nose and ripe, rich fruit. The tiny production Super-Tuscan Rapace, a 70% Sangiovese,20% Merlot,10% Cabernet, barrique aged blend, can easily be considered one of the best Super Tuscans from Montalcino.

Tasting Notes:Complex aromas of rose, blackberry, blueberry and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, with wonderfully velvety tannins and focused, juicy, rich fruit. Long and intense. The finish shows berry, tobacco, toasty oak, berry and chocolate. Goes on and on. One of the wines of the vintage. Best after 2011. 1,890 cases made.