2019 San Giorgio Brunello di Montalcino Ugolforte
Grape
Sangiovese
Its Origins
Tenuta Giorgio was founded in 1982, located in Castelnuovo dell’Abate in the south-eastern part of Montalcino in a unique position, at 400 mt a.s.l on the top of a ridge. The vines cover 26 hectares and there are 26 hectares of olive groves. The winery is located near Castelnuovo dell’Abate in the municipality of Montalcino, not far from the Sant’Antimo abbey. The winery has been part of the ColleMassari Group since 2016. "The Colle Massari team has been slowly but surely coaxing more Poggio di Sotto-likeness from San Giorgio’s vines (San Giorgio is located next to Poggio di Sotto) over the last six-seven years. For wine lovers, this is super-good news, given that San Giorgio’s wines cost a fraction of those of Poggio di Sotto, but with the 2019 and 2018 Riserva you are getting wines that are similar and not far off in quality level. Let me be clear, lest I risk being misunderstood. I’m no saying San Giorgio’s Brunellos are the equal or almost the equal of Poggio di Sotto’s; what I am saying is that they have never been this good before and that they now bring to mind those of their stablemate a good deal more than they did in the past." - Ian d'Agata
What The Critics Say
95/100 Kerin O’Keefe
“The beautiful 2019 Brunello Ugolforte from San Giorgio is elegantly structured and delicious. Showing the intensity of the vintage but also restraint, it delivers juicy raspberry, steeped cherry, licorice and tobacco alongside smooth, velvety tannins." Drink 2028 - 2039
95/100 Ian D’Agata
“There is probably no bigger Brunello success story in the 2019 vintage than that of San Giorgio, which has most likely made and released its best Brunello ever this year. I guess this turn of events cannot surprise all that much given that San Giorgio is looked after by the same team that makes the wines at Poggio di Sotto, arguably the best Montalcino winery of this day and age. Good bright red. Sultry red cherries, licorice, flint, mocha and sweet spices. Fat, sweet and moderately intense, but with excellent mid-palate lift and building sweetness. Finishes with youthfully chewy but ripe tannins and a note of iodine. I have always found interesting as the Colle Massari team as been slowly but surely coaxing more Poggio di Sotto-likeness from San Giorgio’s vines (San Giorgio is located next to Poggio di Sotto) over the last six-seven years. For wine lovers, this is super-good news, given that San Giorgio’s wines cost a fraction of those of Poggio di Sotto, but with the 2019 and 2018 Riserva you are getting wines that are similar and not far off in quality level. Let me be clear, lest I risk being misunderstood. I’m no saying San Giorgio’s Brunellos are the equal or almost the equal of Poggio di Sotto’s; what I am saying is that they have never been this good before and that they now bring to mind those of their stablemate a good deal more than they did in the past. Tasted a second time recently, I have upped my score as it really is a knockout effort that seems denser and fruitier to me than when I last tasted it in November." Drink 2028 - 2036"
94/100 Vinous, Eric Guido
“From the sister property of Poggio di Sotto, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolforte opens with a minty freshness as flint stone and dusty rose give way to crushed cherries. Silky and pliant, this possesses an elegance not often seen, with violet and lavender tones accentuating its polished red and blue fruits. This tapers off with sweet tannins balanced by an orange hint. A structured yet mouth-watering sensation lingers on. What a beauty this is." Drink 2024 - 2038
| Variety | Sangiovese |
|---|---|
| Region | Tuscany |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Maturity | 2024 - 2039 |
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