Altesino Rosso di Montalcino 2020

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Tuscany, ItalyAltesino Rosso di Montalcino is exclusively made with sangiovese di Montalcino grapes before ageing in Slavonian oak barrels for eight months, then a year in bottle at minimum. Most Rosso di Montalcino is made from younger vines and juice that never made the Brunello cut, but not at Altesino. Everything is estate grown, and the Rosso lives its one life mainly faithful to the house style, which is elegance supported by red fruits and spice. Look for light, breezy cherry and raspberry mixed with polished leather, dark plums, and earthy dried herbs mid-palate. Fragrant, accessible, and with bright acidity, I love this with anything mushrooms or grilled chicken off the barbecue. Good value and authenticity. Baby Brunello is at its best.Tasted: 26 October 2023Tasted by: Prices:

$29.99

750ml

BCL Stores and select private retailers

Producer: Altesino, Az Agr.Distributors: Stile Brands
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 769141UPC: 662255300337

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Altesino Rosso di Montalcino 2020

Tuscany, ItalyWhen you ask winemakers in Montalcino what they drink, expecting them to bathe in Brunello, overwhelmingly, their daily wine is Rosso di Montalcino. From the same brilliant soils and climate but typically younger or declassified Brunello grapes, the Rosso is primed for daily consumption and can still age. From the generous 2020 vintage, this Rosso is showing the effects of the sun, with worn leather, baked cherries, brown spices, and a telling 14.5% working the palate through a saline finish. I'd watch for a fresher vintage or enjoy this now with roast beef or lamb.Tasted: 01 September 2023Tasted by: Prices:

$29.99

750ml

BCL Stores and select private retailers

Producer: Altesino, Az Agr.Distributors: Stile Brands
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 769141UPC: 662255300337

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Altesino Rosso di Montalcino 2020

Tuscany, ItalyAltesino Rosso is exclusively made with sangiovese di Montalcino grapes before ageing in Slavonian oak barrels for eight months, then a year bottle at a minimum. Light, breezy cherry and berry lead the way before the darker plum and earthy dried herb move in mid-palate. Fragrant, accessible and with bright acidity, it is a terrific wine for meaty or mushroom pasta dishes or grilled chicken off the barbecue—good value and authenticity. It is baby Brunello at its best.Tasted: 14 March 2023Tasted by: Prices:

$29.99

750ml

BCL Stores and select private retailers

Producer: Altesino, Az Agr.Distributors: Stile Brands
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 769141UPC: 662255300337

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