Altesino
Brunello Di Montalcino
Sangiovese Grosso from Tuscany, Italy
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Altesino
In the heart of southern Tuscany, forty kilometers south of the City of Siena, far from heavy traffic routes and the main industrial areas, the landscape of Montalcino has remained unchanged and mostly wild. The area where the wines of Montalcino are produced coincides with the historical borders of the Municipality of Montalcino. Here man has successfully created a respectful relationship with nature, protecting it over the years from illegal construction and property speculation, leaving the charm and magical appeal of an uncontaminated area unchanged over time. In 2004, UNESCO declared this unique cultural environment a World Heritage Site. Montalcino and its wines are an inseparable combination, based on old traditions and culture, which has shaped the landscape and strongly influenced its socio-economic development. “Azienda Agricola Altesino” (winery and farm) is situated in this unique context.
Description
Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino is ruby red veering towards garnet with ageing. On the nose, blackberry, black cherry and minerals but also small red fruits, with notes of raspberry and arbutus, then touches of nutmeg and floral, of carnation. Firmly-structured and very focused, yet yielding a juicy mouthfeel, with more dark berries and sapid tannins. Fresh, picking up rosemary and oak spice accents on the finish.
Food Pairing
Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino pairs amazingly with fine roast leg of lamb with rosemary, pot roast pheasant, roast squab with truffles or “bistecca alla fiorentina”, Tuscan-style steak, ideally sourced from the indigenous “Chianina” beef. More rustic dishes such as Tuscan sausages and beans or pappardelle with wild boar (“cinghiale”) or hare (“lepre”) sauce also pair very well. Cheese should be kept simple: aged pecorino or parmesan are ideal.
