Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021

Az. Agr. Altesino | Tuscany
Altesino s.r.l. s.a. | Loc. Altesino 54 | IT 53024 Montalcino

09682321 · 0,75 l · 61,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Altesino has undoubtedly helped write the history of Brunello. The house was the first to introduce the cru concept in Montalcino, the first to introduce barrique ageing for IGT wines – and was the first to offer its Brunello for subscription. And yet the Annata Brunello is the most honest proof of what Altesino stands for: a style that aims for elegance and finesse, not power for its own sake. Four parcels – altesino, Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Macina and Pianezzine – give the wine its foundation: 100% Sangiovese Grosso from older vines on pliocenic, clay-sandy soils in the eastern hills of Montalcino, at 220 to 280 metres.

2021 began in Montalcino with a mild, dry winter and a spring phase with well-distributed rainfall. The summer remained warm, without extremes – pronounced temperature fluctuations between day and night ensured even, slow ripening. September was stable and dry – ideal conditions for a smooth and relaxed harvest. The result: a Sangiovese with a harmonious structure, precise tannins and fresh tension. Fermentation in steel, maturation in large Slavonian oak barrels – patience at every stage.

Bright ruby red with garnet reflections. Citrus notes, red cherry, dried herbs and pressed flowers on the nose – elegant and complex. Focussed and linear on the palate, with well-defined tannins, lively acidity and a long, dry mineral final. 2021 – brunello in its most accessible and classic form. SUPERIORE.DE