Azienda Agricola Uccelilera sits above the Aviary farmland has exited since the 11th century. Purchased in 1986 when Andrea Cortonesi chose to transform the land into a vineyard/wine cellar, this estate has continuously produced greater and greater Tuscan wine. Here a high density of vines covers just 6 hectares. Named for the hills for which it lies on, Uccelliera is located in the Southeast area of Montalcino. It is here that the primary focus of Brunello has won the estate critical acclaim including the Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso, although several other noteworthy wines are produced at this estate; the Super Tuscan 'Rapace' (a blend of Sangiovese Grosso, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot) and the baby Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino.