Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino 2023 chateau-bellegrave amaro-like bitterness on the lengthy

amaro-like bitterness on the lengthy finish

both of which adjoin the winery

Made from a blend of 95% Malbec and 5% Merlot from vines aged 25-30 years old yielding 43 hl/ha

at a site called Les Cerpes et Saint-Vincent

This 2016 is probably the most delicately coloured example of this wine we have seen — partridge eye I think we used to call it

Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino 2023 chateau-bellegrave amaro-like bitterness on the lengthyBright ruby red. The nose is fresh, fruity, cherry and red fruit, with a tannic note in the finish. The palate is dry, supple, quite tannic, well balanced, medium body, with good persistence. Pairs well with pasta and rice dishes, pies, vegetable dishes, red and white meat dishes.