Altesino - Brunello di Montalcino 2019 (5L)
Price: $449.00
| Producer | Altesino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 602357 |
| Size | 5L |
For ages Altesino has been known for its fantastic vineyard holdings within Montalcino, which altogether produce a velvety-rich, full-bodied wine. The 21 hectares that make up this wine are from the Altesino, Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Macina, and Pianezzine vineyards, much of which sit on tufaceous limestone soils and Alberese rock, imparting freshness and impressive balance! Lifted aromatics of violet, wildberries, tobacco, and chocolate maintain this Brunello's elegance in the warm 2015 vintage.
Jeb Dunnuck: 95 Points
Pouring a rich ruby color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino offers an attractive nose of cherry candies, sweet herbs, polished leather, and orange oils. It moves seamlessly to the palate with equally harmonious structure and a great, long finish. Medium to full-bodied, it lasts for ages. This is one of those wines that’s going to have a very wide drinking window and is exceptional already. Drink 2026-2046. (AF)
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
The Altesino 2019 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a rich and savory side that this wine wears very well. There is a beautiful level of dark fruit that folds into the wine's velvety texture. Blackberry and plum envelop the palate, adding elegant full-bodied volume and fine tannins along the way. The wine is aged in traditional Slavonian casks, and production reaches 110,000 bottles annually (which is very ambitious considering this level of quality). (ML)
Vinous Media: 94 Points
A dark ruby color in the glass, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino opens with a beguiling blend of dusty earth, crushed rocks, savory herbs and dried roses. This is racy and sleek, with vividly ripe wild berry fruits elevated by orange and sage, all guided by vibrant acidity. Grippy tannins take control through the finish, yet the mouth is left watering for more as a bitter licorice tinge and dark chocolate adds a crunchy sensation. (EG)
