I was offered a glass of this wine by friends on a neighbouring table at the end of a wine dinner earlier this year. I must say I am not familiar with the producers of Brunello but Hugh Johnson's book informs me that this is a good producer. The name Uccelleria means bird house, which I suppose, explains the label, and the estate was acquired by Andrea Cortonesi in 1986. His family has been involved with agriculture in the village of Castelnuovo dell'Abate and the estate comprises more than just vineyards and includes olive trees which produce oil for sale too.Cortonesi built a new winery and cellar, and apart from 2 grades of Brunello and a Rosso, he also produces an IGT Rapace which adds Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon into the blend.
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