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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 2007 Riserva Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $100
Altesino’s Brunello is not a simple wine by any measure. Indeed, beyond the cherry and tobacco aromas you find in Brunello, this wine offers a wide spectrum of dried herbs, cola, ginger and eucalyptus tones that make the bouquet really shine. The wine delivers soft richness on the close.
— M.L.
(5/1/2013)
Altesino 2006 Riserva Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Online Exclusive
- $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 1999 Riserva Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $90
Begins with a light touch of raisin, while the mouth feels soft, albeit a touch tannic. Further inspection unveils a deeper, meatier side, but also a touch of stewed fruit. Finishes solid, with coffee and chocolate as well as a medicinal hint. Imported by Winebow.
— M.S.
(7/1/2005)
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