Altesino Montosoli Brunello di Montalcino
Boasting a deep ruby-red color with garnet reflections. The nose is complex and refined, offering aromas of ripe red cherries, blackberries, and dried roses, intertwined with notes of tobacco, leather, balsamic herbs, and a touch of spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, delivering layers of red fruit, earth, and savory minerality. Altesino is one of the most prestigious wineries in Montalcino, recognized for its pioneering work in elevating Brunello to world-class status. Montosoli is their most celebrated single-vineyard Brunello.
Classification: DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
Grape Varietal: Sangiovese
Feature: Sustainable
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino
Grape Profile: Sangiovese is Italy’s most widely planted and revered red grape, known as the noble grape of Tuscany. Flavors and aromas of cherries, raspberries, plums, roses, violets, tobacco, leather and herbs. It produces wines with high acidity and firm tannins, making it a versatile and food-friendly grape.
Region Profile: Montalcino, one of Italy’s most revered wine regions, is famed for producing powerful yet elegant Brunello wines. The region benefits from ideal drainage and exposure, yielding wines of extraordinary finesse and complexity.
Pair with: Rich dishes like grilled steak, roasted lamb, or braised short ribs. Italian cuisine like pasta with meat sauce, risotto, and aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pecorino. Vegetarian dishes like truffle-infused pasta and mushroom risotto.
