Wine of the Week: 2007 Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino

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The 2007 Rosso from Azienda Agricola Uccelliera is bright and fresh, with much the same flavor profile of its big brother, just younger and more supple. It’s always great with a salumi platter, some good pecorino or other sheep’s milk cheese, a frittata from the garden or a pasta dish. I’m thinking one with chicken liver sauce or some kind of ragù. It’s a great burger wine too. And about as versatile a red as you can find. Read more here.

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