Reviews
Antonio Galloni Wine Advocate 95 Points
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Voliero is a gorgeous, breathtaking wine laced with perfumed violets, dark fruit, minerals and licorice, all of which come together beautifully in the glass. This is a taut, energetic wine that shows off the dazzling freshness and vibrancy typical of this part of Montalcino. It is an impeccable, totally refined Brunello, especially when compared with the decidedly wilder, more sauvage Brunello from Uccelliera. The Voliero underwent malolactic fermentation in steel and was aged in large neutral Slavonian oak casks for approximately three years. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026.
Casato 1 is a new project being headed by Andrea Cortonesi of Uccelliera. The Voliero is made from one of the most prestigious vineyards on the northern side of Montalcino. As such, it provides a fascinating contrast to Cortonesi’s wines from Uccelliera, which of course come from the southern part of the zone.
