Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli

Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli DOCG bottle image

Wine Description

This small vineyard produced one of Italy's first "cru" wines. Located at the top of Altesino's vineyards is the prestigious Montosoli vineyard where ancient limestone soils with the 360 degree exposure combine to yield a Brunello of exceptional style and elegance.

Cantina Altesino
Vigneto Altesino
Altesino Vineyard
Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini, Owner
Azienda Altesino
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Acclaim
“Balancing power and grace, this wine delivers alluring aromas and flavors of ripe black cherry, raspberry compote, grilled herb, licorice and tar. Vibrant acidity and firm, velvety tannins provide freshness and structure, while a hint of pipe tobacco closes the lingering finish.”
— Wine Enthusiast, Apr 2017
“Fantastic aromas of blueberries, plums, bark and wet earth follow through to a full body, velvety and polished tannins and a wonderful finish. Refined and persistent on the finish.”
— James Suckling, May 2017
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Vineyard name
The Montosoli vineyard
Vineyard size
13 acres
Soil composition
Limestone
Training method
Spur-pruned cordon
Elevation:
1,485 feet
Vines/acre:
1,800-2,000
Yield/acre:
2.4 tons
Exposure:
Northwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1973/1999
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1975
Bottles produced of this wine:
15,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
1-2 days; 10 days
Varietal composition:
100% Sangiovese Grosso
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15-20 days
Fermentation temperature:
82-86 °F
Maceration technique:
Cold Soak Maceration; Racking, Pumpovers, and Aeration
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
5,000-10,000 L
Type of oak:
Slavonian
Length of aging before bottling:
48 months
Age of Aging Container:
5-20 years
Length of bottle aging:
4 months
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Analytical Data
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