Altesino

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

Altesino

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

This special, limited edition wine is made only in spectacular vintages and in small quantities from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes hand harvested from the Altesino, Macina, Pianezzine and Castelnuovo dell'Abate vineyards. This riserva is produced only in the best years in very limited quantities.

Tasting Notes

Brunello Riserva offers a solid, full body and excellent aging potential. Its ample and complex bouquet is reminiscent of violets, wild berries, cedar, leather, tobacco and spices. On the palate, it is austere and seductive with a perfect blend of fruit, acidity and mouth coating tannins. This is the perfect bottle for Brunello lovers.

Food Pairing

Pair with Steak au poivre, rack of lamb or beef carpaccio.

This special, limited edition wine is made only in spectacular vintages and in small quantities from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes hand harvested from the Altesino, Macina, Pianezzine and Castelnuovo dell'Abate vineyards. This riserva is produced only in the best years in very limited quantities.

Tasting Notes

Brunello Riserva offers a solid, full body and excellent aging potential. Its ample and complex bouquet is reminiscent of violets, wild berries, cedar, leather, tobacco and spices. On the palate, it is austere and seductive with a perfect blend of fruit, acidity and mouth coating tannins. This is the perfect bottle for Brunello lovers.

Food Pairing

Pair with Steak au poivre, rack of lamb or beef carpaccio.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Vineyard name:
The Altesino, Montosoli and Velona vineyards
Vineyard size:
30 acres
Soil composition:
Clay and rock
Training method:
Spur-pruned cordon
Elevation:
820-1,300 feet
Vines/acre:
2,023
Exposure:
Southern/Northwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1969-1982
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1972

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
15 days
Varietal composition:
100% Sangiovese Grosso
Fermentation container:
Fiberglass & stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15-20 days
Fermentation temperature:
82-89 °F
Maceration technique:
Pumpover, aeration and delestage
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Slavonian oak barrels
Length of aging before bottling:
4.5 years
Length of bottle aging:
6 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.3
Acidity:
5.8 g/L
Dry extract:
32.5 g/L