Altesino Rosso di Montalcino
Boasting a brilliant ruby-red color. The nose is vibrant and expressive, offering red cherry, wild raspberry, and ripe plum aromas, layered with notes of violet, dried herbs, tobacco, and subtle baking spice. On the palate, it is medium-bodied delivering juicy red fruit, earth, leather, and savory spice. 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: DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata
Grape Varietal: Sangiovese
Feature: Sustainable
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Appellation: Montalcino
Grape Profile: Sangiovese is Italy’s most widely planted and revered red grape, known as the noble grape of Tuscany. It contributes bright cherry fruit, acidity, and savory character. Cabernet Sauvignon adds structure, cassis, and depth. Merlot provides plush texture and ripe plum notes.
Region Profile: Montalcino lies in southern Tuscany, where the warmer, drier Mediterranean-influenced climate allows Sangiovese to achieve greater ripeness and concentration than in many other parts of Tuscany. Rolling hills, substantial differences in elevation and exposure, and complex soils containing limestone, marl, clay, and galestro create numerous distinct expressions of the grape.
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.
