Voliero Brunello di Montalcino 2018

The 2018 Voliero Brunello di Montalcino is an understated beauty, offering a charming bouquet of crushed violets, dusty lavender and black currants. The palate is soft-textured and round, with layers of potent red fruits and cooling mineral tones. A slight herbal-peppery note adds complexity toward the close. It finishes savoury and grippy, with fresh acidity maintaining balance as blue and purple inner florals linger. A graceful and finely tuned expression of Brunello. – 94 Points, Vinous Media

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Type: Red Wine
Style: Full-bodied, Elegant
Grape Varietal: Sangiovese
Tastes Like: Black currant, red cherry, violet, lavender, mineral, herbs, pepper
Alcohol Percentage: 14.5%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Region: Tuscany, Italy
Terroir: Marl and limestone-rich soils at high elevation
Aging: Aged in large Slavonian oak casks
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C – Best

Voliero is the personal project of Andrea Cortonesi, owner of the well-regarded Uccelliera estate. Situated on the northern side of Montalcino, Voliero benefits from cooler temperatures and higher altitudes, resulting in a more elegant and lifted style of Brunello. Voliero wines are crafted with minimal intervention, traditional ageing in large oak, and a strong sense of place.

Seafood: Charred swordfish with herbs or tuna with balsamic reduction.
Poultry: Roast duck with plum sauce or turkey with herbed stuffing.
Vegetarian: Mushroom risotto or grilled eggplant and ricotta stacks.
Meat: Braised beef short ribs or wild boar ragu with pappardelle.

Brie: Smooth and delicate, softening the wine's savoury finish.
Gruyère: Savoury and nutty, pairing well with the herbal tones.
Camembert: Earthy and mellow, balancing the floral aromatics.
Pecorino: Aged and sharp, matching the structure and tannins.

Cinghiale alla Montalcinese (Montalcino-Style Wild Boar)

Ingredients:

• 1kg wild boar, cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 500ml red wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 400g canned tomatoes
• Olive oil, salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Marinate wild boar in red wine with herbs overnight.
2. Drain and brown the meat in olive oil. Set aside.
3. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery until soft. Add the meat back in with tomatoes and herbs.
4. Simmer for 2–3 hours until tender. Season to taste.
5. Serve with crusty bread and a glass of Voliero Brunello di Montalcino for a classic Tuscan pairing.