Altesino

Altesino is a wine estate in the hills northeast of Montalcino. Altesino introduced the cru concept with Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli in 1975 and began experimenting with barriques in 1979. The Gnudi Angelini family has owned the estate since 2002. Paolo Caciorgna collaborates on technical and production work.

The estate covers about 100 hectares, including 50 hectares of vineyards across six parcels. Sangiovese accounts for most plantings and goes into Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino and Palazzo Altesi. Its wines include Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli DOCG and Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG.