Altesino 'Montosoli' Brunello di Montalcino 2021

In Short

A full-bodied Sangiovese from one of Tuscany's finest hillside sites, with dark cherry, leather, and mineral notes that gain depth over decades in the cellar.

Quick Facts

• Region: Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany
• Vineyard: Montosoli
• Variety: Brunello (Sangiovese Grosso)
• Style: Full-bodied red
• Best For: Cellaring, special occasions, serious dinner

Why We Stock It

Altesino's Montosoli is made from a single, prized vineyard site and represents the traditional, age-worthy side of Brunello. The 2021 is still young and will reward patience, developing complexity over the next 15 to 20 years. It is a bottle for someone willing to wait for a wine to become itself.

Tasting Profile

This is a wine built for cellaring, structured and mineral-focused rather than immediately showy.

• Aroma: Dark cherry, plum, dried herbs, subtle oak
• Palate: Red fruit, leather, mineral, refined tannins
• Structure & Finish: Persistent finish with hints of spice and tobacco leaf

Winemaking

Brunello di Montalcino requires a minimum of five years in wood, and Altesino observes this tradition carefully. The wine is aged in a mix of large and small oak vessels, which allows the tannins to integrate gradually without overwhelming the fruit.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 65 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The wine benefits from decanting for an hour or two if you open it young. Pair it with aged Pecorino Toscano and cured meats, or with braised beef short ribs where the wine's mineral spine cuts through richness and the tannins find savory harmony.

The Estate

Altesino is a established Brunello producer with holdings in the Montosoli cru, one of the appellation's most respected sites. The estate approaches winemaking with restraint, letting site expression and age potential guide their work rather than chasing immediate appeal.

Terroir

Montosoli sits on the south and southwest slopes of the Montalcino hills, where limestone-rich soils and excellent exposure create conditions for slow, even ripening of Sangiovese Grosso. The elevation and mineral soils give Brunello from this site its characteristic austerity and the ability to age gracefully for decades.