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Uccelliera "Rapace" Toscana Rosso 2017
92
James Suckling
91
Wine Advocate
(1/31/2020) "Uccelliera's 2017 Rapace is the most fruit-forward of the three vintages I tasted in this mini vertical (consisting of 2015, 2016 and 2017). This makes perfect sense given the scorching hot and dry conditions of this growing season. Rapace is a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in French oak for 18 months. The wine delivers ripe and dark fruit, with a subtle dusting of crushed mineral that becomes more prominent as the wine takes on air in the glass. Due to the difficulties of the vintage, production was reduced to 9,600 bottles. Drink Date: 2020 - 2028."
(1/31/2020) "Uccelliera's 2017 Rapace is the most fruit-forward of the three vintages I tasted in this mini vertical (consisting of 2015, 2016 and 2017). This makes perfect sense given the scorching hot and dry conditions of this growing season. Rapace is a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in French oak for 18 months. The wine delivers ripe and dark fruit, with a subtle dusting of crushed mineral that becomes more prominent as the wine takes on air in the glass. Due to the difficulties of the vintage, production was reduced to 9,600 bottles. Drink Date: 2020 - 2028."
$
3199
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Uccelliera "Rapace" Toscana Rosso 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 36 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 60+ | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Tenuta di Valgiano "Palistorti" Colline Lucchesi Rosso 2017
92
Our Score
(4/2020) This might just be the best vintage ever of the still underappreciated "Palistorti" from Tenuta di Valgiano. Biodynamically-farmed (certified) vines of predominantly Sangiovese with a bit of Syrah and Merlot, is really a vineyard/vine selection. The same blend of vines from the same estate, made in much the same way comprises Valgiano's flagship wine, but this wine comes in with about 1/3 the price tag. As the younger vines gain age, there is increasing density and length in this bottling, and for the first time it received the "Tre Bicchieri" top honor from the Gambero Rosso this year! Lucca has been a meeting ground for French vines and Tuscany's Sangiovese, there's nothing "modernist" in the approach. No abundance of new oak, no overripeness. The wine has radiant energy, a modest 13% alcohol, but great intensity. Expect notes of black cherry, red florals, brown spice, pepper, loam, fern. But expect the unexpected as this will drink easily for a decade from vintage.
(4/2020) This might just be the best vintage ever of the still underappreciated "Palistorti" from Tenuta di Valgiano. Biodynamically-farmed (certified) vines of predominantly Sangiovese with a bit of Syrah and Merlot, is really a vineyard/vine selection. The same blend of vines from the same estate, made in much the same way comprises Valgiano's flagship wine, but this wine comes in with about 1/3 the price tag. As the younger vines gain age, there is increasing density and length in this bottling, and for the first time it received the "Tre Bicchieri" top honor from the Gambero Rosso this year! Lucca has been a meeting ground for French vines and Tuscany's Sangiovese, there's nothing "modernist" in the approach. No abundance of new oak, no overripeness. The wine has radiant energy, a modest 13% alcohol, but great intensity. Expect notes of black cherry, red florals, brown spice, pepper, loam, fern. But expect the unexpected as this will drink easily for a decade from vintage.
$
2499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Tenuta di Valgiano "Palistorti" Colline Lucchesi Rosso 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 18 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 2 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Tenuta di Valgiano "Palistorti" Colline Lucchesi Rosso (375mL) 2016
91+
Our Score
(6/2019) A stunning value for a single-estate Demeter-certified biodynamic wine, Palistorti is a selection of younger vines planted to sandier soils on the Tenuta di Valgiano property. Composed of approximately 70% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 10% Syrah, this classic 2016 vintage is impressively balanced, resonating with black cherry, red florals, spice, earth and mint. The complexity will develop even further over time, as this gem should continue to drink well through 2026.
(6/2019) A stunning value for a single-estate Demeter-certified biodynamic wine, Palistorti is a selection of younger vines planted to sandier soils on the Tenuta di Valgiano property. Composed of approximately 70% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 10% Syrah, this classic 2016 vintage is impressively balanced, resonating with black cherry, red florals, spice, earth and mint. The complexity will develop even further over time, as this gem should continue to drink well through 2026.
$
1599
Discount:
375 ML
Local availability for Tenuta di Valgiano "Palistorti" Colline Lucchesi Rosso (375mL) 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 11 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
