Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli

Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli DOCG bottle image

Wine Description

This small vineyard produced one of Italy's first "cru" wines. Located at the top of Altesino's vineyards is the prestigious Montosoli vineyard where ancient limestone soils with the 360 degree exposure combine to yield a Brunello of exceptional style and elegance.

Cantina Altesino
Vigneto Altesino
Altesino Vineyard
Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini, Owner
Azienda Altesino
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Acclaim
The Altesino 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli was slightly closed at the time of our tasting. It later opened to show dark fruit, licorice and that special mineral tone that comes from this vineyard site with shale soils. The mouthfeel is streamlined, having shed its baby fat, and the effect on the palate is indeed quite elegant and polished. — Wine Advocate, Nov 2024
“The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli is quite mineral in the glass. Ashes stones, savory grilled herbs and smoked meats give way to woodland berries. This is dark and radiant, showing the classic racy fruit of the year, yet unbelievably soft and plaint, taking on a saline edginess toward the close. It finishes youthfully coy with dusty tannins, leaving just a touch of lingering licorice. The Montosoli is understated today, yet with a feminine beauty and inner sweetness I find attractive.” — Vinous, Dec 2023
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Vineyard name
The Montosoli vineyard
Vineyard size
13 acres
Soil composition
Limestone
Training method
Spur-pruned cordon
Elevation:
1,485 feet
Vines/acre:
1,800-2,000
Yield/acre:
2.4 tons
Exposure:
Northwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1973/1999
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1975
Bottles produced of this wine:
18,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
1-2 days; 10 days
Varietal composition:
100% Sangiovese Grosso
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15-20 days
Fermentation temperature:
82-86 °F
Maceration technique:
Cold Soak Maceration; Racking, Pumpovers, and Aeration
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
5,000-10,000 L
Type of oak:
Slavonian
Length of aging before bottling:
48 months
Age of Aging Container:
5-20 years
Length of bottle aging:
4 months
Total SO2
83
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
5.1 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5% %
Dry extract:
31.2 g/L
Total SO2
83
Residual sugar:
0.6 g/L