Ser Uguccíone - Brunello di Montalcino 2019

Ser Uguccione is a boutique Tuscan estate dedicated exclusively to crafting elegant Brunello di Montalcino. Situated in the rolling hills surrounding Montalcino, the estate farms low-yielding vineyards rooted in the region's famed galestro and alberese soils, allowing each vintage to capture the purity and nuance of this historic terroir. The vineyards benefit from warm Mediterranean breezes and cool evening temperatures, providing ideal conditions for producing wines of remarkable complexity and longevity. Operating on a limited-production philosophy, the estate prioritizes meticulous vineyard management, selective hand harvesting and rigorous quality control to ensure only the finest fruit is destined for its small-batch fermentations. In the cellar, Ser Uguccione embraces a traditional approach that highlights the natural savory character and elegance of Montalcino's terroir, aging its wines patiently to preserve purity, structure and balance. The result is a classically styled Brunello that combines vibrant fruit, refined tannins and exceptional aging potential while remaining remarkably approachable in its youth.

The 2019 vintage has been widely praised for its balance, freshness, and aging potential throughout Montalcino and Ser Uguccione’s Brunello di Montalcino is a stunning example. Aromas of black cherry, wild raspberry, plum, dried rose petals, orange peel, cedar, tobacco, baking spices and forest floor emerge from the glass with increasing complexity. The palate is beautifully layered, combining concentrated red and dark berry fruit with notes of licorice, crushed herbs, leather and mineral-driven earthiness. Fine-grained tannins provide impressive structure while vibrant acidity keeps the wine energetic and remarkably poised through an exceptionally long, savory finish. The outstanding 2019 vintage shines through in this Brunello; it is both captivating tonight and destined for long evolution. Ser Uguccione’s Brunello will continue to gain complexity over the next 15–20 years. Enjoy with porcini mushroom risotto, wild boar ragù over pappardelle, herb-crusted rack of lamb, braised short ribs, osso buco or Bistecca alla Fiorentina.