Brunello di Montalcino 2013 Riserva Altesino

Brunello di Montalcino 2013 Riserva Altesino

•  is a red Italian wine produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino located about 80 km south of Florence in the Tuscany wine region.

In 1879 the Province of Siena’s Amphelographic Commission determined, after a few years of controlled experiments, that Sangiovese and Brunello were the same grape variety, and that the former should be its designated name.

In Montalcino the name Brunello evolved into the designation of the wine produced with 100% Sangiovese.

Climate

Montalcino has one of the warmest and driest climates in Tuscany with the grapes in the area ripening up to a week earlier than in nearby Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Chianti Classico.

It is the most arid Tuscan DOCG, receiving an average annual rainfall of around 700 mm, in contrast to the Chianti region which receives an average of 900 mm.

As with all of the Northern Hemisphere, the north-facing slopes receive fewer hours of sunlight and are generally cooler than the south-facing slopes.

Thus, vineyards planted on the north-facing slopes ripen more slowly and tend to produce wines that are racier and more aromatic.

Vineyards on the southern and western slopes receive more intense exposure to sunlight and more maritime winds which produces wines with more power and complexity.

The top producers in the area have vineyards on both slopes, and make use of a blend of both styles.

Tasting Notes

Color

• Bright ruby red color

Perfume:

• expresses intense and pleasing aromas of violet, tobacco, chocolate and vanilla

Taste

• has excellent correspondence to the nose, full and balanced with good tannins