Altesino Brunello di Montalcino "40th Harvest" 2012 750ml

Winespectator.com, Jun 15, 2017
Cherry, leather and iron notes mark this suave, elegant red. A bit reticent now, but the fruit is fresh and long on the finish. The dense tannins leave a mouthcoating impression, but this opens up beautifully over a few hours. Best from 2021 through 2035. 10,000 cases made, 3,400 cases imported.

Societa Agricola Altesino is a leading estate in Montalcino, Tuscany, particularly known for its Brunello wines. Its Montosoli expression was one of the first "cru" (single-vineyard) wines released in Italy when it was introduced in 1975.
Altesino has around 44 hectares (109 acres) planted to vine. This is divided into the crus of Altesino, Macina, Castelnuovo dell Abatae (in Velona), Pianezzine and the famous Montesoli. The majority of plantings are Sangiovese di Montalcino for the Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino wines.

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