Brunello di Montalcino “Ugolaia” DOCG 2020 · 6 bottles in OWC

Lisini | Tuscany
Az. Agr. Lisini Podere Casanova | Sant'Angelo in Colle | IT 53024 Montalcino

09572420 · 4,5 l · 114,22 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping5 units available

Ugolaia is a name that carries weight in Montalcino. The vineyard is situated in the classic Sesta area, facing south-west, on one of the sunniest and best-ventilated plots on the entire estate – and it embodies a tradition that Lisini takes to heart: The estate's 'veterans' – the most experienced staff members who have known the estate for decades – graft premium cuttings from the estate's own massalselection onto wild rootstocks by hand. No clonal selection from a catalogue, no technological shortcuts – just knowledge passed down from person to person, vintage after vintage.

According to Lisini, the grapes from this vineyard have a distinctive character, good skin integrity and exceptional concentration in the pulp. Fermentation takes place in small barrels of 6 to 15 hectolitres – a vinification process akin to microvinification, which allows the vineyard’s specific character to shine through to the full. This is followed by 48 months’ ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels. Produced only in exceptional vintages.

2020 was warm and bountiful – a year that gave the Ugolaia what its south-west-facing aspect brings out best: deep sunshine, ripe fruit and richness. And yet the Ugolaia remains what it always is: the sunniest, most accessible expression of Lisini – in contrast to the Riserva, which has greater depth, the Ugolaia reveals the radiant, generous side of this terroir. Intense garnet red. On the nose, Marasca cherry, dark berries, violets, balsamic herbs, a hint of tobacco and earth – elegant and with great aromatic depth. On the palate, it is precise and full-bodied, with silky tannins, balanced freshness and a long, mineral-spiced final. No 'Riserva' label – but the heart of a cru. SUPERIORE.DE

"Little on the nose, showing youthful restraint. Plenty of juice and body on the palate; a generous, powerful and spirited Brunello with tremendous intensity; long, penetrating and concentrated, with substantial tannins, yet also immense extract sweetness and full-bodied richness. Powerful, captivating structure." Weinwisser

"Rich notes of dried cherries and berries with a hint of kirsch, toffee and earthy flavours. Almost full-bodied with chewy tannins and a firm, juicy finish. It needs a little time for the tannins to soften." James Suckling

"The Lisini 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia reveals notes of dark cherries and blackcurrants with a certain brilliance that I clearly associate with this vintage. The finish reveals spicy notes and hints of white pepper and liquorice." Wine Advocate

"There are notes of dried strawberry blossoms and leather. Firm, dense tannins blend with lush, exotic red fruits. This full-bodied and well-structured Brunello has great depth and spice." Decanter

"Ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit permeates this open, juicy red. There are firm tannins for lift, along with defining acidity that keeps the profile defined and long. Leans toward the tannins in the end. Shows terrific energy." Wine Spectator