Altesino

Brunello di Montalcino

Altesino

Brunello di Montalcino

This renowned and popular Brunello is made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes hand harvested from the Altesino, Montosoli and Velona vineyards. Aged in large Slovenian barrels for three and a half years, Altesino Brunello is also refined in bottle for four months.

Tasting Notes

The ruby red color of this wine tends toward 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.

Food Pairing

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.

This renowned and popular Brunello is made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes hand harvested from the Altesino, Montosoli and Velona vineyards. Aged in large Slovenian barrels for three and a half years, Altesino Brunello is also refined in bottle for four months.

Tasting Notes

The ruby red color of this wine tends toward 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.

Food Pairing

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.

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:
1969/1982/1995
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1972
Bottles produced of this wine:
80,000

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
15
Varietal composition:
100% Sangiovese
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:
3.5 years
Age of Aging Container:
10-20 years old
Length of bottle aging:
6 months

Analytical Data

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