Winemaker Notes
Marked tannins but very smooth, soft and structured, well blending with the woods with which it is refined.
Pairs well with first courses with a savory sauce, meat, cheeses and in general with savory foods.
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
In the glass, the 2022 Rapace has a medium red hue and is based on roughly 70% Sangiovese with the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot sourced from a half-hectare site. The nose is darker and more generous, yet it stays fresh, with ripe fruit and savory tones that feel beautifully grounded. The palate is supple and polished, with refined tannins and refreshing acidity that really impresses, and it’s a strong showing for this cuvée in 2022.
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James Suckling
Red berry, toasted almond and dried rosemary aromas. The palate is plush and juicy, with fine-grained tannins and a fleshy character that persists through the finish. Already drinkable, but sure to gain complexity over time.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Uccelliera 2022 Rapace (with 11,000 bottles and 500 magnums made) is a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon that delivers a velvety and sunny Tuscan expression. Ripe blackberry and dark plum lead the bouquet, supported by sweet earth and a medium-rich texture. While intentionally simple in style, the inclusion of the French varieties lends a playful sense of individuality in a region dominated by Sangiovese. Sourced from Castelnuovo dell’Abate, the wine finishes with grippy tannins that give it structure and food-pairing appeal at an accessible price point.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.