Description
Altesino
Our company was born in 1999 from the ambition of Giorgio and Maria Grazia who, driven by the passion for the territory, acquire and renew the historic La Trava farmhouse. The first bottle of Moscato was produced in 2000. Over the years Giorgio and Maria Grazia transmitted the love for their work to their daughters Elena and Manuela who have now entered the management of the cellar in all respects. Our philosophy is one: simplicity. In the cultivation of vines and in the production of wine. We carry out all the work in the rows respecting the environment and the nature that surrounds them. Green is the predominant color of our vineyards, both that of real plants and that of grass that grows between the rows.
Awards
Walter Speller 17+,
Wine Advocate 93 pts
Wine Enthusiast 96 pts
Wine Reporter 94 pts
Tasting Notes 1
This Riserva is sweeter than I remember past editions being and it shows an immediately darker appearance. The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a plump, soft, rich, and opulent expression with red fruit aromas of cherry, raspberry, and cassis. It’s not overtly overripe, but it is thickly layered. That softness of fruit is followed by yielding tannins and luscious fruit layers. Altesino has various vineyard plots spread across the four quadrants of the Brunello appellation. This wine builds in power and momentum.
Tasting Notes 2
This garnet red wine has a clear aroma of humus and a broad, complex, and ethereal aroma. It maintains such an austere and fascinating character on the palate, emphasizing its structure of great depth and power.
