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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - Ugolforte - San Giorgio 2016

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100% Sangiovese · Brunello di Montalcino DOCG · 75 cl · 2016

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42,15 €
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Technical information
Producer San Giorgio
Name Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Variety 100% Sangiovese
Vintage 2016
Gradation 14.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Rich fruity notes; spicy finish
Vinification method Oak and cement vats; long macerations
Region Tuscany
Production area Castelnuovo dell’Abate, southeastern Montalcino area
Country Italy
Type Red wine
Aging 36 months in oak barrels
Type of cask Slavonian oak, barrels of 30 to 50 hl
Color Ruby red with garnet reflections

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Ugolforte is the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from San Giorgio, a red wine associated with one of Tuscany’s best-known appellations. The name on the label identifies a style traditionally linked to structure, intensity and suitability for the table. As no vintage or details about this particular bottle are provided, it is best described in terms of the general Brunello style, without assigning specific aromas or production details. A fitting choice for those looking for a red wine with character to enjoy at an unhurried shared meal.

At the table, it can accompany flavourful dishes, roast or braised meats and mature cheeses—pairings that generally complement structured red wines. Serve it in large glasses and allow it some time to open up; whether decanting is appropriate depends on the bottle and when it is tasted. For an informed choice, check the product information or label for the vintage, bottle size and further details, as these are not specified in the available description. The information is deliberately straightforward and reliable: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, the name Ugolforte and producer San Giorgio, without unverified claims.
The winery

Tenuta San Giorgio – Winery in Tuscany

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Tenuta San Giorgio is a winery in Montalcino and the producer of Brunello Ugolforte and Rosso di Montalcino Ciampoleto. The estate has been certified organic since 2019.
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
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Winery history
Founded in 1946 as a working farm, the estate was sold to a local farming family in 1982. Its first bottles of Brunello were produced in 1985, and the Ugolforte label was released in 2000. The estate joined the ColleMassari group in 2016.
Production philosophy
Production focuses on Sangiovese and on expressing the estate’s varied soils. The vineyards are farmed according to organic principles; cellar practices include slow fermentation, ageing in large casks and minimal intervention.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate is located in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, in the hills south of Montalcino, Tuscany. Its vineyards are devoted to Sangiovese and grow on varied soils, including clay, tuff, galestro and red soils.