Wine Description
Brunello is considered the "ambassador" of top quality Italian wines. This renowned and popular Brunello is made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes hand harvested from the Altesino, Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Macina and Pianezzine vineyards.
Tasting Notes
The ruby red color of this wine tends towards garnet with age. The bouquet displays ample aromas of violet, wild berries, tobacco, chocolate and vanilla. On the palate, Altesino Brunello is rich, full-bodied and velvety. With juicy tannins framing a balanced acidity, this Brunello is the wine of choice for rich dishes such as osso bucco, pot roasts, barbecues and beef stew.
Reviews
International Wine Cellar - Issue #145/July-Aug 2009
2004 Brunello di Montalcino
“Medium red. Exotic, enticing nose throws off notes of apricot, grapefruit, mango and mint: not your everyday Brunello! Then sexy, fresh and penetrating, with strong acidity accentuated by firm minerality. Intriguing and idiosyncratic, in a distinctly northerly style for Brunello.”
89 points
Wine Advocate - Issue #183/June 30, 2009
2004 Brunello di Montalcino: A Vintage Full of Surprises
“...offers up dark fruit, grilled herbs, tobacco, leather, licorice and sweet herbs in a mid-weight style. The tannins are elegant and refined throughout...".
88 points
Wine Advocate - Issue #183/June 30, 2009
2004 Brunello di Montalcino: A Vintage Full of Surprises
"The estate’s 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli is a big, strapping wine loaded with dark fruit, smoke, new leather and minerals...shows considerable density and richness. The tannins build on the finish, rounding out a gorgeous Brunello that achieves a brilliant combination of power and elegance."
92 points
Wine Enthusiast - June 2009
Buying Guide
“Altesino delivers a wonderfully harmonious wine that invites one delicious sip after another thanks to its polished intensity [...] Overall, what distinguishes this wine is the sense of focus, sharpness and purity.”
94 points
Wine Spectator - April 30, 2009
“Shows bright berry, earth, mushroom and leather on the nose. Full-bodied, with very ripe, almost raisiny fruit.”
92 points
