Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Strawberry

Notes of: Dried Fruit

Notes of: White Pepper

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Plum

Altesino

Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

Italy, Tuscany

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a premium wine produced by Altesino, a renowned winery located in the Montalcino appellation of Tuscany, Italy. The wine is made from Sangiovese grapes grown in the vineyards surrounding the winery, which benefit from the region's unique terroir and microclimate. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including long maceration and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a complex and elegant wine with a deep ruby color, intense aromas of red fruits, spices, and tobacco, and a full-bodied, velvety palate with firm tannins and a long finish. Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts looking for a high-quality wine that embodies the essence of Tuscany's winemaking tradition.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This full-bodied Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is an incredibly pleasurable expression of the Sangiovese grape.Deeply colored with a garnet hue, it offers captivating aromas of ripe red cherry, wild berry and dried herbs. On the palate, it is structured and concentrated, with flavors of sweet cherry, leather and a hint of clove. The tannins are firm and well integrated, while the long finish displays notes of tobacco and spice. This is an elegant and complex wine that will continue to develop and improve with time in the cellar.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2057

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Sangiovese

ORIGINS

Winery: Altesino

Region: Tuscany

Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions. Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.

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