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Altesino 2004 Riserva Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Cellar Selection
- $80
This stunning wine boasts loads of character that peels off as aromatic layers of cherry, cassis, soapy wild flowers, violets, earth, cola and church incense. There’s a sweet spice element of cinnamon and nutmeg and all the flavors last long on the finish. It’s tempered, elegant and smooth overall.
— M.L.
(10/1/2010)
Altesino 2006 Montosoli Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Cellar Selection
- $150
This gorgeous wine opens with a big, bold aromatic bang, enormous depth, intensity and concentration. This is a massive Brunello on every front including aromatics. The tones of cherry, leather, tobacco, sweet spice and toasted nut are perfectly focused and bright.
— M.L.
(4/1/2011)
Altesino 2004 Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Cellar Selection
- $75
Altesino delivers a wonderfully harmonious wine that invites one delicious sip after another thanks to its polished intensity. Subtle wood shadings appear in the background of bright cherry and blackberry. Overall, what distinguishes this wine is the sense of focus, sharpness and purity.
— M.L.
(6/1/2009)
Altesino 2004 Montosoli Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $140
We preferred Altesino’s base Brunello to its cru selection from the estate’s special 10-acre vineyard—but only by the smallest of margins. Montosoli is a tremendous wine with impressive intensity and staying power that takes shape as cherry, tobacco, spice and bursting blueberry. Drink from 2010 through 2020.
— M.L.
(6/1/2009)
Altesino 1999 Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $60
Splendid from the gun, and classy. Early aromas of hard spices, mineral and matchstick announce some young oak, but that shortly dissipates, revealing a tight cherry and dark-chocolate bouquet. This model Brunello is impeccably balanced through the palate and onto the finish, which features a huge mix of pepper, licorice, baked fruit and vanilla. Hold at least…
— M.S.
(6/1/2004)
Altesino 2005 Montosoli Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $100
Altesino produces some of our favorite Brunello and although this vintage of Montosoli is less overt than others, the winemakers have worked hard to craft a top shelf expression from this sun-kissed territory. There’s enormous depth and persistency here with aromas of black fruit, spice and cherry cola. It’s smooth, rich and long lasting.
— M.L.
(10/1/2010)
Altesino 2006 Riserva Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
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- $80
This Brunello Riserva is defined by a layer of coffee and espresso that peels back nicely to reveal dark fruit, cassis, leather and tobacco. It’s smooth, ripe, fresh and structured.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Altesino 2007 Montosoli Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $100
Oak spice, bramble, toasted almond, chocolate, spice, dark fruit and rum cake all make appearances. This is tight, firm, straightforward yet generous. The oak element will soften with more years of cellar aging. Save for 5–10 years.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
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