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Winemaker's Notes
Made only in outstanding years and in small quantities, the 2020 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva draws entirely on Sangiovese Grosso from four estate vineyard sources: Altesino, Macina, Pianezzine and Castelnuovo dell'Abate. Hand harvesting and a long maturation shape a cellar-worthy expression of Brunello.
Violet and wild-berry aromas meet cedar, leather, tobacco and layered spice, leading to an austere, powerful palate with ripe fruit, vibrant acidity and firm tannins. Four years in large Slavonian oak barrels and additional bottle aging build breadth while preserving the wine's structured character.
Critic Ratings - 2020 Vintage
James Suckling Review - Rated 95: Sweet berry, cherry, orange peel, plum and sandalwood aromas and flavors. It’s medium- to full-bodied with chocolate, toffee and cedar flavors highlighting the cherry fruit. Some orange peel at the end.
Wine Spectator Review - Rated 94: Rich and round, exhibiting black cherry, blackberry, earth, vegetal and mineral flavors. Builds to the finish, with stiff, grainy tannins, delivering fine concentration and length. Still lively and needs time.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Review - Rated 93: The Altesino 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva shows dark fruit and earthy notes with pressed flower and grilled herb. This vintage feels ready and accessible, and there is a budding hint of evolution that recalls smoke and tar. The wine is open-knit with a velvety, full-bodied texture. Fruit is sourced from across 25 hectares on mostly limestone alberese soils.
| Winery | Altesino |
| Country/Region | Tuscany, Italy |
| Year | 2020 |
| Grape Varietal | 100% Sangiovese Grosso |
| Size | 750 ML |
| ABV | 15% |
| Wine Style | Red Wine |
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