2020 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli DOCG

An elegant, complex Tuscan red with ripe fruit, spice, and earthy notes. Rich, velvety palate; refined tannins; persistent finish. Perfect for special occasions.

Producer

Altesino

Region

Montalcino, Tuscany

Country

Italy

Varietal

Sangiovese Grosso

Varietal Composition

100% Sangiovese Grosso

Specifications

2020

Vintage

2040

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Aged 48 months in 5hL and 10hL Slavonian oak barrels, followed by 4 additional months in bottle prior to release

Occasional wine note

This is a highly coveted wine and just one sip and you'll know why. This one still needs time to develop. Right now it's a bit restrained, but there's lot telling you that this will grow up to live up the reputation this label has earned over the years. This is a big and bold Brunello worthy of a special place in your cellar or on your dinner table.

What experts say about this wine

100

James Suckling

A juicy and lightly austere young red with blackberry, cherry and bark character on both the nose and palate. It’s medium- to full-bodied with chewy tannins that soften at the end, but still make your mouth pucker. Give this two or three years to soften.

100

Wine Advocate

The Altesino 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli has a rich and syrupy side that underlines the brightness of the fruit in this vintage. That core of dark fruit is framed by mineral notes of black slate and crushed river stone. There is a pretty mineral chalkiness on the palate that ties into the firm tannic structure of this full-bodied wine. The effect is elegant and sharply delineated. Aged in Slavonian oak casks, 12,000 bottles were made.

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