Uccelliera Brunello Di Montalcino 2017

The Uccelliera 2017 Brunello di Montalcino does a great job showcasing that extra power and brawn of the vintage and the richer textural structure of the southern side of the appellation. The bouquet is upfront and beautifully measured with lots of red and purple fruit definition followed by spice, tar and earthiness. What sets this wine apart in this hot and dry vintage is the mouthfeel. It delivers fibre, flesh and soft tannins.

A solid 2017, but there’s a tangy freshness to this and relatively fine tannins that frame the wine nicely. Plenty of ripe fruit. Some fresh mushrooms, too.