Tenuta San Giorgio
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Ugolforte 2018
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for 30 months in 30-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels. |
- Grape variety and style: 100% Sangiovese, still organic red wine from the 2018 vintage
- Ageing: 30 months in Slavonian oak barrels to impart structure and elegance
- Aromas: notes of cherry and dried plum with tobacco, leather, spices and balsamic nuances
- Taste: full-bodied structure, lively acidity, silky tannins, persistent savoury and spicy finish
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour; serve at 16–18 °C; ideal with roasts, game and truffle
Description
What kind of wine it is
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Ugolforte from Tenuta San Giorgio is an organic red wine with a deep garnet hue. This wine enhances the Sangiovese grape, expressing a full body and pronounced acidity that gives vibrancy to the sip. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of cherry and dried plum, enriched by notes of tobacco, leather, spices and balsamic hints. On the palate, the dense and refined tannins lead to a long, savoury and spicy finish. It is ideal paired with roast meats, game, mature cheeses and truffle-based dishes.
Where it comes from
This Riserva originates in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, on the south-eastern side of the Brunello di Montalcino area in Tuscany. The vineyards are situated between 250 and 400 metres above sea level, with optimal south-eastern exposure. The distinctive microclimate is influenced by Monte Amiata, an extinct volcano that moderates seasonal temperatures. The vines sink their roots into poor, rocky soils characterised by clay, tuff, sandstone, marl and ancient Pliocene sediments. Tenuta San Giorgio actively protects the local biodiversity, preserving the surrounding woods. The wine’s name pays homage to the historic figure Ugolforte, who led the people against the Sienese occupation.
How it is produced
Production follows the principles of organic viticulture, adopting eco-friendly methods and the spur-pruned cordon to ensure low yields. The grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected. Vinification takes place in oak barrels and concrete vats, with long macerations on the skins for optimal aromatic extraction. Ageing continues for thirty months in Slavonian oak barrels, a fundamental stage in defining structural elegance and tannic texture. This meticulous process enhances the purity of the fruit and ensures a splendid evolution over time.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1982, Tenuta San Giorgio celebrates the Tuscan region with the Riserva Ugolforte, a tribute to the legendary brigand who, in the twelfth century, led Montalcino in its resistance against the Sienese. The 2018 vintage is the result of rigorous organic viticulture, favoured by the microclimate of the extinct Monte Amiata volcano and by estate management that protects biodiversity by preserving 110 hectares of woodland. An absolute excellence, awarded 96 points by James Suckling, capable of combining deep historical roots, environmental sustainability and great elegance.
Awards
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2018
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2018
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perlage
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Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1982
- Oenologist: Leonardo Berti
- Bottles produced: 98.000
- Hectares: 28
Of the estate’s 142 hectares, just 28 are under vine, all devoted to Sangiovese – the variety that most deeply expresses this land. The rows are trained using the spurred cordon system and kept to very low yields, to preserve the purity and quality of the fruit. Each vineyard is organically farmed and shaped by the singular microclimate of Monte Amiata, the extinct volcano that rises to 1,738 meters and watches over the landscape. Read more
| Name | Tenuta San Giorgio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Ugolforte 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenuta San Giorgio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1982, Tenuta San Giorgio celebrates the Tuscan region with the Riserva Ugolforte, a tribute to the legendary brigand who, in the twelfth century, led Montalcino in its resistance against the Sienese. The 2018 vintage is the result of rigorous organic viticulture, favoured by the microclimate of the extinct Monte Amiata volcano and by estate management that protects biodiversity by preserving 110 hectares of woodland. An absolute excellence, awarded 96 points by James Suckling, capable of combining deep historical roots, environmental sustainability and great elegance. |
| Origin | Castelnuovo dell'Abate, south-east area of Montalcino (Tuscany), Italy |
| Soil composition | Poor and rocky soil, mainly clay and tuff with sandstone and marl |
| Production technique | Organic viticulture; manual harvest; vinification in oak barrels and concrete tanks with long macerations; ageing for 30 months in Slavonian oak barrels |
| Wine making | Organic viticulture using environmentally friendly methods; grapes are entirely hand-picked and carefully selected; vinification takes place in oak barrels and concrete vats with long macerations. |
| Aging | Aged for 30 months in 30-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |