Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 2021 (750ml)
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Tasting Notes
The 2021 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully structured and expressive Tuscan red, offering aromas of ripe blackberry, dark cherry, plum, and wild raspberry, complemented by notes of dried rose petals, tobacco, leather, and subtle Mediterranean herbs. The palate is rich and velvety, with concentrated dark fruit, elegant full-bodied volume, and finely integrated tannins. Vibrant acidity provides freshness and balance, while layers of savoury spice, earthy minerality, and dried herbs lead to a long, refined finish. The wine combines the generosity of ripe Sangiovese with the elegance and structure that define exceptional Brunello.
About the Winery, Production & Critical Reputation
Altesino is one of Montalcino's most respected and historically significant estates, located in the rolling hills of southern Tuscany. Established in the early 1970s, the winery played an important role in modernizing Brunello di Montalcino while maintaining the traditional character of the region's signature Sangiovese grape.
The estate was among the pioneers of single-vineyard Brunello, introducing its celebrated Montosoli bottling in 1975. This groundbreaking wine helped establish the importance of individual vineyard sites within Montalcino and contributed to the growing international reputation of Brunello as one of Italy's finest and most collectible red wines.
Altesino Brunello di Montalcino is produced entirely from Sangiovese Grosso, sourced from selected estate vineyards around Montalcino. The region's varied elevations, limestone-rich soils, and Mediterranean climate contribute to the wine's distinctive combination of ripe fruit, vibrant acidity, and firm structure.
Traditional fermentation and extended maturation in large Slavonian oak casks allow the wine to develop complexity while preserving the purity of Sangiovese. Additional bottle aging before release contributes refinement and integration.
The 2021 vintage is regarded as an excellent growing season in Montalcino, producing wines with impressive concentration, freshness, and aging potential. Altesino's 2021 Brunello reflects these qualities beautifully, combining dark fruit richness with polished tannins and the elegant structure that has made the estate internationally renowned.
Professional Scores
95 Points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
