Altesino, Brunello 2010

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Based in the far north of the Montalcino region, Altesino have been innovators in this famous wine region since 1979, when they first introduced French oak barriques for maturation of the wines.  A small producer with a focus on quality, the wines are quite modern in style but still recognisably Brunello and always reasonably priced.
The 2010 Altesino Brunello is a fantastic wine in this great vintage - beautifully balanced, elegant, complex and long.

We are delighted to offer a parcel at close to the release price of a year ago.

"Altesino's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino stands proud among its peers. No other wine I tasted among the new releases in Montalcino achieves this unique level of aromatic finesse and distinction. The bouquet is almost purely floral in character with a strong emphasis on pressed rose petal, dried violets and potpourri. The fruit tones are less emphatic and include bright cherry and red currant. In the mouth, the wine's compressed texture is accented by fennel seed and licorice. The 2009 vintage had more power and heat, but this version shows elegant restraint.  Drink: 2016 - 2028"  93+pts Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate
 
"Wonderful decadent aromas of musk, orange peel and plum follow through to a full body, with soft tannins and a long and rich finish. Salty and savory. Layers of gorgeous fruit. Drink or hold."  95pts James Suckling
 
 
Wine offered In Bond (IB) excluding duty and VAT.  For enquiries please email the team
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