2018 Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

ABOUT THIS WINE

Brunello di Montalcino, ambassador of the high quality of Italian enology in the world, was the first wine to obtain DOCG recognition. Brunello has a brilliant ruby red color which tends towards garnet over the years. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of violet, tobacco, chocolate and pleasing hints of undergrowth and vanilla. In the mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a well-balanced attack, full body, good tannins and important texture.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Set amongst the north eastern hills of Montalcino the imposing structure of the 15th century Palazzo Altesi overlooks the estate. Built by the Tuscan family Tricerchi, whose marble crest can still be seen set over the old oak entrance door, since 2002 Altesino has been owned by the Gnudi Angelini family and the technical and productive sectors avails of the collaboration of Paolo Caciorgna. Altesino was the first winery to use barriques in 1979. In 1977, the first Grappa di Fattoria was created and produced by Altesino, thanks to the help of the master distiller Gioacchino Nannoni. this put into evidence, at that time, the winery’s modern concept of wine production. Over the last forty years an intense relationship has been developed with the land full of history, with its almost sensual beauty that is physically perceived and its subtle charm that reaches the body and soul. This is the philosophy that inspires Altesino to produce wine and maintain its culture.