Tenuta San Giorgio
Brunello Montalcino Ugolforte 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in barriques (30% first use; 70% second and third use), then 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels of 30 and 50 hl, and a minimum of 12 months in bottle. |
- Identity: Organic red wine DOCG 2020, 100% Sangiovese, 0.75 l
- Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel with gentle pumping over and extended maceration
- Ageing: 12 months in barrique, 24 in Slavonian oak and 12 in bottle
- Aromas: Notes of wild strawberries, plum, leather, cedar, mandarin peel and truffle
- Serving: Decant for 1 hour at 18-20 °C; ideal with game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Brunello di Montalcino Ugolforte from Tenuta San Giorgio is an organic red wine from Tuscany that faithfully interprets the character of Sangiovese. This structured and enveloping expression offers an elegant and spicy profile, enriched with hints of wild strawberries, cherry and plum, blending with notes of leather, cedarwood, dried mandarin peel and nuances of truffle. On the palate, it stands out for its balanced and noble tannins, which provide a dense texture and remarkable persistence.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from Castelnuovo dell’Abate, in the renowned Montalcino area. The hillside vineyards, situated at 450 metres above sea level on the slopes of Monte Amiata, benefit from a temperate Mediterranean climate and constant breezes. The vines grow on soils composed of clay and stones, enriched with Pliocene sediments, tuff and red earth. This geological complexity, combined with organic farming and low yields, encourages optimal grape development and gives the wine a profound territorial identity.
How it is produced
The vinification of Sangiovese begins with fermentation in stainless steel vats, accompanied by gentle pumping over. This process allows for prolonged maceration and a slow phenolic extraction, resulting in ripe and silky tannins. The ageing period includes twelve months in oak barrels, followed by a further two years in large Slavonian oak casks. A final period of rest allows the structure to consolidate, ensuring elegance and a clear aromatic definition that fully respects the nature of the grape variety.
History and Curiosities
Ugolforte pays tribute to the heroic brigand who defended Montalcino in the 12th century, embodying the proud spirit of this exceptional Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. Since 1982, Tenuta San Giorgio has enhanced pure Sangiovese through rigorous organic farming. The vineyards, located at 450 metres above sea level on the slopes facing Monte Amiata, are caressed by Mediterranean breezes and protected by woods that preserve their biodiversity. The low yields per hectare result in a wine awarded 94 points by James Suckling.
Awards
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2020
94/100
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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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °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 Montalcino Ugolforte 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenuta San Giorgio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Ugolforte pays tribute to the heroic brigand who defended Montalcino in the 12th century, embodying the proud spirit of this exceptional Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. Since 1982, Tenuta San Giorgio has enhanced pure Sangiovese through rigorous organic farming. The vineyards, located at 450 metres above sea level on the slopes facing Monte Amiata, are caressed by Mediterranean breezes and protected by woods that preserve their biodiversity. The low yields per hectare result in a wine awarded 94 points by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Montalcino (SI), Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Mediterraneo temperato con venti pressoché costanti |
| Soil composition | Clay and gravel |
| Yield per hectare | 50 q/ha |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel vats with pumping over and long maceration; ageing in barriques and Slavonian oak barrels; bottle ageing |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel vats with gentle and repeated pumping over, with long macerations and slow extraction of noble and mature tannins; aged for 12 months in barriques (30% first use, 70% second and third use), then 24 months in Slavonian oak casks of 30 and 50 hl, and a minimum of 12 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in barriques (30% first use; 70% second and third use), then 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels of 30 and 50 hl, and a minimum of 12 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |