Winery Altesino - Rosso di Montalcino

Winery AltesinoRosso di Montalcino

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The Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Altesino is a red wine from the region of Rosso di Montalcino of Toscane.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Rosso di Montalcino from the Winery Altesino

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Altesino in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Altesino in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Altesino's Rosso di Montalcino.

Winemaker
Pietro Rivella
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

Rosso di Montalcino - 2018
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Rosso di Montalcino - 2017
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Rosso di Montalcino - 2016
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Rosso di Montalcino - 2015
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Rosso di Montalcino - 2014
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Rosso di Montalcino - 2013
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Rosso di Montalcino - 2012
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Rosso di Montalcino from Winery Altesino are 2007, 2004, 2011, 2009 and 2018.

Informations about the Winery Altesino

The winery offers 15 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Rosso di Montalcino in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Altesino is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Rosso di Montalcino to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 15000 of of Italy wines
In the top 450 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
In the top 40000 of red wines
In the top 60000 wines of the world

The wine region of Rosso di Montalcino

The wine region of Rosso di Montalcino is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Podere le Ripi or the Domaine Stella di Campalto produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rosso di Montalcino are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rosso di Montalcino often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, dried rose or caramel and sometimes also flavors of thyme, dried herbs or almonds.


The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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The word of the wine: Decanter

1) Glass container with a narrow neck used to aerate or decant the wine. 2) Decanter wines: wines that are drunk young and that were once drawn directly from the barrel. For example, some Muscadets or Beaujolais.

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