The Uccelliera estate is located in the Montalcino zone, and was part of the well-known Ciacci Piccolomini estate until 1986. As far back as the 12th century, the house on the property was called Uccelliera, hence the name of the estate. Andrea Cortonesi bought the property in 1987, and bought ... more

'Proprietor Andrea Cortonesi fashions big, full-bodied wines from his vineyards in the southern part of the Montalcino zone. He represents the finest of the artisan approach to making wines in Montalcino.' -- The Wine AdvocateWe had the amazing opportunity to visit the Uccelliera estate during the 2009 harvest, and ... more