Uccelliera, Rapace [Sangio/Merlot/Cab], 2022 Winback and every grape here is

and every grape here is sourced from the village of Mardeuil

making it perfect for a celebratory occasion or a moment of quiet reflection

We would call this producer under-the-radar except that we're starting to see his wines in some of the city's best restaurants

or Mediterranean dishes

this is Barolo as memory

Uccelliera, Rapace [Sangio/Merlot/Cab], 2022 Winback and every grape here isFrom Andrea Cortonesi's Uccelliera estate in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, founded in 1986. Rapace is a Super Tuscan blend of 70% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes come from vineyards at 150 350 meters elevation on calcareous clayey soils southeast of Montalcino. Production is approximately 800 cases annually. The wine ages minimum 18 months in small French oak barrels, plus 6 months in bottle before release.