Altesino

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.119 ratings
8.72 pro ratings
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

8.0

Something wrong with this. 2015. Oddly caramelized, treacly taste overwhelming any interesting fruit. Bad bottle.

Something wrong with this. 2015. Oddly caramelized, treacly taste overwhelming any interesting fruit. Bad bottle.

Dec 12th, 2024
Martin Bergo

Peaking? Just outstanding!

Peaking? Just outstanding!

Aug 11th, 2024
WC Fields

In such a wonderful place. La dolce vita.

In such a wonderful place. La dolce vita.

May 6th, 2024
Jamie Lauder

2015 vintage.
Bright ruby red in the glass.
Violets, ripe cherry, leather, red plums, cassis and underbrush.
Well integrated tannins with crisp acidity on the earthy finish.
Very nice.
This will age beautifully and be a fantastic brother to 2016 vintage.

2015 vintage.
Bright ruby red in the glass.
Violets, ripe cherry, leather, red plums, cassis and underbrush.
Well integrated tannins with crisp acidity on the earthy finish.
Very nice.
This will age beautifully and be a fantastic brother to 2016 vintage.

Mar 28th, 2024
Andrew Shaheen

Drinking well. Many years ahead

Drinking well. Many years ahead

Aug 24th, 2022
Laura Marchese

Blackberries, leather, tobacco and vanilla notes. Nice after decanting.

Blackberries, leather, tobacco and vanilla notes. Nice after decanting.

Mar 11th, 2022
Tom Balamaci

Cherries, bramble, dust and leather. Medium to full with mellow and pleasant acidity and integrated tannin. This wine made everyone sit up and say “wow”.

Cherries, bramble, dust and leather. Medium to full with mellow and pleasant acidity and integrated tannin. This wine made everyone sit up and say “wow”.

Sep 26th, 2021
John W
9.2

Pale ruby coloration. On the nose, cherry, licorice, raspberry and florals. On the palate, cherry, licorice, strawberry, vanilla, long finish florals and minerals. Medium-strong tannins. Balanced nicely.

Pale ruby coloration. On the nose, cherry, licorice, raspberry and florals. On the palate, cherry, licorice, strawberry, vanilla, long finish florals and minerals. Medium-strong tannins. Balanced nicely.

Mar 17th, 2021
Andrew Shaheen

Andrew had this a year ago

Andrew had this a year ago

Sep 9th, 2023
Andrew Shaheen

Andrew had this a year ago

Andrew had this a year ago

Jul 15th, 2023