Altesino Rosso Toscana
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: IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica)
Grape Varietal: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Feature: Sustainable
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Appellation: Toscana
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: Tuscany is one of Italy’s most celebrated wine regions, characterized by rolling hills, warm Mediterranean sunshine, and cooling influences from elevation and nearby seas. The region’s soils of galestro, clay, limestone, and marlcontribute complexity and structure to its wines.
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.
