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Altesino

Altesino Rosso di Montalcino

Name: Altesino Rosso di Montalcino
Brand: Altesino
Price: 25.99 USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

Italy, Tuscany

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.0

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Altesino Rosso di Montalcino is a premium red 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 fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a wine with a rich and complex flavor profile. Altesino Rosso di Montalcino is known for its elegant and balanced style, with notes of red fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. It is a perfect choice for those seeking a high-quality Italian wine with a distinct sense of place.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Altesino Rosso di Montalcino offers an intense, vibrant nose of ripe black cherry, tobacco and earthy notes.On the palate, it is complex, with a core of dark fruit flavors and hints of licorice, leather and spice. Overall, it is well-balanced and structured, with integrated tannins, good acidity and a long finish. A superb expression of Sangiovese.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2029

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

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.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.0

0 Reviews