Altesino - Sant'Antimo Vin Santo 2014 (375ml)
Altesino is a highly regarded, world class winery situated northeast of Montalcino and covering an area of approximately 64 hectares, with the vineyards comprising 27 hectares that are divided into three different sub zones: Altesino, La Velona, and Montosoli. The grape variety Sangiovese di Montalcino is the predominant varietal, as it is used for Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino, and Palazzo Altesi.
Though the supreme reputation of Brunello has encouraged some conservatism among Montalcino estates, Altesino has always been a leader, unafraid of innovation. The estate pioneered the technique of aging its IGT wines in small French oak barrels, limiting the time spent in oak to enhance each wine’s personality. The resulting wines were a groundbreaking improvement over those produced by traditional methods. No longer overwhelmed by wood, these wines display the unique characteristics of the fruit, with softened tannins, and perfect balance. Altesino also introduced the concept of Cru wines to the Brunello appellation. Its Montosoli Brunello was the first such wine, deemed to be one of the finest Brunellos. Additionally, the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino are even more stringent in the Altesino cellars.
Elegance, finesse, and a fruitier, richer style are the trademarks of Altesino‘s wines which have earned the estate a position among the very top producers in the Brunello DOCG. This achievement is all the more impressive considering Brunello is perhaps the most recognized Italian appellation.
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Altesino is a highly regarded, world class winery situated northeast of Montalcino and covering an area of approximately 64 hectares, with the vineyards comprising 27 hectares that are divided into three different sub zones: Altesino, La Velona, and Montosoli. The grape variety Sangiovese di Montalcino is the predominant varietal, as it is used for Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino, and Palazzo Altesi.
Though the supreme reputation of Brunello has encouraged some conservatism among Montalcino estates, Altesino has always been a leader, unafraid of innovation. The estate pioneered the technique of aging its IGT wines in small French oak barrels, limiting the time spent in oak to enhance each wine’s personality. The resulting wines were a groundbreaking improvement over those produced by traditional methods. No longer overwhelmed by wood, these wines display the unique characteristics of the fruit, with softened tannins, and perfect balance. Altesino also introduced the concept of Cru wines to the Brunello appellation. Its Montosoli Brunello was the first such wine, deemed to be one of the finest Brunellos. Additionally, the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino are even more stringent in the Altesino cellars.
Elegance, finesse, and a fruitier, richer style are the trademarks of Altesino‘s wines which have earned the estate a position among the very top producers in the Brunello DOCG. This achievement is all the more impressive considering Brunello is perhaps the most recognized Italian appellation.
