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 Producer:
Altesino
Region: Toscana
DOC(G):
Brunello
di Montalcino
Rosso di Montalcino
Toscana IGT
About the Producer:
With the 14th-century
Palazzo Altesi at its center, the Altesino estate is a true Tuscan
landmark. This winery lies on the eastern side of Montalcino, in one
of the lands that is bringing Italy to the top of the wine world.
Within the last three decades this estate has been responsible for
introducing many structural innovations to hit the Brunello zone.
Altesino was among the first in this region to use French barriques
back in 1979. They are also responsible for promoting the concept
of "cru," within the Montosoli (the most well known vineyard)
of the estate. Altesino became the first Montalcino producer to sell
its wines as "futures" when it sold the 1985 vintage five
years before its official release in 1990.
These accomplishments aside, Altesino has grown over time to become
one of the leading Brunello producers to grace the hills of Montalcino.
Proof of their great success was made official when Wine Spectator
identified the estate as the second most representative of Italian
vineyards. In 2002 the estate was transferred from the Tricerchi family
to Mrs. Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini, who also owns the well-known Tenuta
Caparzo. Today the Altesino estate covers roughly 64 hectares, with
27 dedicated to vines. These 27 hectares are further divided into
three subzones, called Altesino, La Velona, and Montosoli (making
up 5 ha of prized vines), with a primary emphasis on Sangiovese. The
managing director is Claudio Basla, who has been keeping up well with
modern times. Good things are sure to continue from this estate that
is a genuine living legend.
Featured Wine(s):
Altesino
Alte d'Altesi
Altesino Borgo d'Altesi
Altesino Brunello di Montalcino
Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli
Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Altesino Palazzo Altesi
Altesino Rosso di Altesino
Altesino Rosso di Montalcino
Altesino Vin Santo D'Altesi
To purchase these wines, call our Portfolio
Managers at 212.473.2323.
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