Alte d'Altesi 2001

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of black currant, tobacco, licorice, violet, bell pepper, vanilla and hints of menthol and clover. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. A well made wine. Alte d'Altesi ages for 12-14 months in barrique followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Braised and stewed meat, Game, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 20, June 2004

Alte d'Altesi 2009

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Alte d'Altesi shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and dried violet followed by aromas of black currant, blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate and made. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Alte d'Altesi ages for 14 months in barrique followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

October 2012

Alte d'Altesi 2010

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Alte d'Altesi shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. Alte d'Altesi ages for 14 months in barrique followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

September 2013

Alte d'Altesi 2011

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Alte d'Altesi shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. Alte d'Altesi ages for 14 months in barrique followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

August 2014

Alte d'Altesi 2012

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, mace and menthol. Tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. 14 months in barrique, 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

April 2015

Bianco Toscana 2010

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Chardonnay, Vermentino, Viognier
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Bianco Toscana shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, pear and acacia followed by aromas of apple, hawthorn, peach and broom. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, pear and peach. Bianco Toscana ages for 6 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed crustaceans

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

December 2011

Brunello di Montalcino 1999

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of blueberry, dried violet, tobacco, licorice, chocolate, vanilla and hints of earthy. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. A well made wine. This Brunello di Montalcino ages for 4 years in cask followed by 4 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Braised and stewed meat, Game, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 20, June 2004

Brunello di Montalcino 2006

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Brunello di Montalcino shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and dried violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, vanilla, tobacco, mace, chocolate and cinnamon. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. This Brunello di Montalcino ages for at least 2 years in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

August 2011

Brunello di Montalcino 2007

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Brunello di Montalcino shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and dried violet followed by aromas of raspberry, tobacco, vanilla, mace, cinnamon, chocolate and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. This Brunello di Montalcino ages for at least 4 years of which at least 2 in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Braised and stewed meat, Game, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

October 2012

Brunello di Montalcino 2008

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brunello di Montalcino shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, vanilla, chocolate, tobacco, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This Brunello di Montalcino ages for 4 years of which 2 is cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

September 2013

Brunello di Montalcino 2009

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This Brunello di Montalcino shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant that start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, raspberry, chocolate, mace, cinnamon and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. Thish Brunello di Montalcino ages for at least 2 years in cask followed by 4 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

July 2014

Brunello di Montalcino 2010

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of dried violet, blueberry, rose, vanilla, cinnamon, tobacco, chocolate, toffee and menthol. Tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. 2 years in cask, 4 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

May 2015

Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 1999

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of plum jam and black cherry jam followed by aromas of blackberry, tobacco, licorice, dried violet, vanilla, chocolate and hints of pink pepper and underbrush. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum jam and black cherry jam. This Brunello di Montalcino ages for 4 years in cask followed by 4 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Braised and stewed meat, Game, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 20, June 2004

Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2006

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, violet and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, vanilla, raspberry, cinnamon, chocolate, pink pepper, tobacco, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli ages for 4 years in cask, 4 months in barrique and 4 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Braised and stewed meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

August 2011

Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2007

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and dried violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon, mace, licorice and menthol. The mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of plum, black cherry and blackberry. Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli ages for 4 years in cask, 4 months in barrique and 4 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Game, Braised and stewed meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

October 2012

Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2008

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and dried violet followed by aromas of blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, vanilla, chocolate, mace, licorice, tobacco and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli ages for 4 years in cask, 4 months in barrique and 4 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

September 2013

Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2009

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of plum, raspberry and black cherry followed by aromas of violet, blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, cinnamon, chocolate, mace, pink pepper, tobacco and menthol. The mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of plum, raspberry and black cherry. Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli ages for 4 years in cask, 4 months in barrique and 4 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

August 2014

Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2010

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, dried rose, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, licorice, cinnamon, pink pepper, mace and menthol. Tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. Very persistent finish with long flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. 24 months in cask, 4 months in barrique, 4 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

May 2015

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of plum, black cherry and dried violet followed by aromas of blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, tobacco, vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon, leather, licorice, mace and menthol. The mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of plum, black cherry and blackberry. This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva ages for 5 years, of which at least 3 in cask and 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

October 2012

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2007

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and dried violet followed by aromas of raspberry, vanilla, tobacco, mace, leather, cinnamon, cocoa, licorice and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva ages for 5 years of which at least 3 in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Stewed and braised meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

September 2013

Colli dell'Etruria Centrale Vin Santo d'Altesi 1996

Altesino (Italy)

Colli dell'Etruria Centrale (Tuscany)

Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Toscana
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a deep amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with good hints of fig jam and caramel followed by aromas of candied fruit, leather, almond, dried apricot, hazelnut, walnut, dried plum, honey, vanilla and hints of enamel. In the mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, a round attack with pleasing crispness, well balanced, full bodied, intense flavors, caressing and velvety. The finish is persistent with flavors of fig jam, dried plum, walnut and caramel. A well made wine. This Vin Santo ages for 5-7 years in small casks followed by 4 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 16%

Piquant cheese, Confectionery, Dried fruits tarts and desserts

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

Issue 20, June 2004

Orcia Vin Santo 2004

Altesino (Italy)

Orcia (Tuscany)

Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Toscana
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Orcia Vin Santo shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of dried fig, raisin and almond followed by aromas of honey, almond, citrus fruits peel, caramel, leather, vanilla, date, tobacco and nail polish. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and round attack, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleading crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of raisin, dried fig and honey. Orcia Vin Santo ages for 7 years in small barrels followed by 4 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 16%

Hard and piquant cheese, Dried fruit tarts

Suggested glass	15 °C (59 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

September 2013

Palazzo Altesi 2000

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of dried violet and dried plum followed by aromas of black cherry, blueberry, blackberry, licorice, tobacco, vanilla and hints of chocolate. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blackberry. A well made wine. Palazzo Altesi ages for about 12 months in barrique and for 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 20, June 2004

Palazzo Altesi 2009

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, prune and dried violet followed by aromas of raspberry, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon, chocolate and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, prune and blueberry. Palazzo Altesi is produced with a partial fermentation in carbonic maceration, ages for 14 months in barrique and for 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Broiled meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

October 2012

Palazzo Altesi 2010

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Palazzo d'Altesi shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, vanilla, chocolate, mace, dried rose and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. Palazzo d'Altesi ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

September 2013

Palazzo Altesi 2011

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Palazzo Altesi shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, dried rose, tobacco, chocolate and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. Palazzo Altesi ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

July 2014

Palazzo Altesi 2012

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, blueberry, vanilla, rose, chocolate, cinnamon and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. 12 months in barrique, 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

May 2015

Rosso di Montalcino 2009

Altesino (Italy)

Rosso di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Rosso di Montalcino shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, geranium, blueberry and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. This Rosso di Montalcino ages for 7 months in cask followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

July 2011

Rosso di Montalcino 2010

Altesino (Italy)

Rosso di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Rosso di Montalcino shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, geranium and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. This Rosso di Montalcino ages for 7 months in cask followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

December 2011

Rosso di Montalcino 2011

Altesino (Italy)

Rosso di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Rosso di Montalcino shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, geranium, blueberry and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. This Rosso di Montalcino ages for 7 months in cask followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

September 2013

Rosso di Montalcino 2012

Altesino (Italy)

Rosso di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Rosso di Montalcino shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, blueberry, rose and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, raspberry and plum. This Rosso di Montalcino ages for 8 months of aging in cask followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

July 2014

Rosso di Montalcino 2013

Altesino (Italy)

Rosso di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, vanilla, blueberry, rose, chocolate and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. 8 months in cask, 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

May 2015

Rosso Toscana 2009

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Rosso Toscana shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla and mace. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Rosso Toscana ages for 6 months in steel tanks and for 3 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Pasta with meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

July 2011

Rosso Toscana 2010

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Rosso Toscana shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and black currant followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla and carob. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and black currant. Rosso Toscana ages for 8 months in steel tanks followed by 3 months of aging in bottle and 3 in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Pasta with meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

October 2012

Rosso Toscana 2012

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Rosso Toscana shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, carob and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Rosso Toscana ages for 8 months in steel tanks, 3 months in barrique and for 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Pasta with meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

July 2014

Rosso Toscana 2013

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean and pleasing, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla and geranium. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. 8 months in steel tanks, 3 months in barrique, 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Pasta with meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

May 2015

Sant'Antimo Vin Santo 2009

Altesino (Italy)

Sant'Antimo (Tuscany)

Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Toscana
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Brilliant amber yellow and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of raisin, dried fig and honey followed by aromas of peach jam, caramel, date, dried apricot, vanilla, tobacco, citrus fruit peel, candied fruits, leather, almond and nail polish. Sweet attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness and crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of raisin, dried fig and honey. 5 years in caratelli, 4 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Hard and piquant cheese, Dried fruit tarts

Suggested glass	15 °C (59 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

May 2015

Val d'Arbia Vin Santo 2001

Altesino (Italy)

Val d'Arbia (Tuscany)

Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Bianca
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Val d'Arbia Vin Santo shows a dark golden yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of fig jam, raisin and caramel followed by aromas of date, dried apricot, honey, vanilla, citrus fruit peel, walnut husk, almond, leather and nail polish. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and round attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of fig jam, raisin and caramel. Val d'Arbia Vin Santo ages for 7 years in traditional caratelli followed by 4 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 17%

Piquant cheese, Confectionery, Dried fruit tarts

Suggested glass	15 °C (59 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

December 2011

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