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Altesino

Tuscany (Italy)


Wines Reviewed: 38

 Wines of the Month: 1 

Average Score: ✧✧✧✧

Alte d'Altesi 2001 Alte d'Altesi 2001
Alte d'Altesi 2009 Alte d'Altesi 2009
Alte d'Altesi 2010 Alte d'Altesi 2010
Alte d'Altesi 2011 Alte d'Altesi 2011
Alte d'Altesi 2012 Alte d'Altesi 2012
Bianco Toscana 2010 Bianco Toscana 2010
Brunello di Montalcino 1999 Brunello di Montalcino 1999
Brunello di Montalcino 2006 Brunello di Montalcino 2006
Brunello di Montalcino 2007 Brunello di Montalcino 2007
Brunello di Montalcino 2008 Brunello di Montalcino 2008
Brunello di Montalcino 2009 Brunello di Montalcino 2009
Brunello di Montalcino 2010 Brunello di Montalcino 2010
Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 1999 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 1999
Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2006
Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2007
Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2008
Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2009
Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2010
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2007
Colli dell'Etruria Centrale Vin Santo d'Altesi 1996 Colli dell'Etruria Centrale Vin Santo d'Altesi 1996
Orcia Vin Santo 2004 Orcia Vin Santo 2004
Palazzo Altesi 2000 Palazzo Altesi 2000
Palazzo Altesi 2009 Palazzo Altesi 2009
Palazzo Altesi 2010 Palazzo Altesi 2010
Palazzo Altesi 2011 Palazzo Altesi 2011
Palazzo Altesi 2012 Palazzo Altesi 2012
Rosso di Montalcino 2009 Rosso di Montalcino 2009
Rosso di Montalcino 2010 Rosso di Montalcino 2010
Rosso di Montalcino 2011 Rosso di Montalcino 2011
Rosso di Montalcino 2012 Rosso di Montalcino 2012
Rosso di Montalcino 2013 Rosso di Montalcino 2013
Rosso Toscana 2009 Rosso Toscana 2009
Rosso Toscana 2010 Rosso Toscana 2010
Rosso Toscana 2012 Rosso Toscana 2012
Rosso Toscana 2013 Rosso Toscana 2013
Sant'Antimo Vin Santo 2009 Sant'Antimo Vin Santo 2009
Val d'Arbia Vin Santo 2001 Val d'Arbia Vin Santo 2001



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  Alte d'Altesi 2001, Altesino (Italy)

Alte d'Altesi 2001

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

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

Issue 20, June 2004



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  Alte d'Altesi 2009, Altesino (Italy)

Alte d'Altesi 2009

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

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

October 2012



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  Alte d'Altesi 2010, Altesino (Italy)

Alte d'Altesi 2010

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

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

September 2013



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  Alte d'Altesi 2011, Altesino (Italy)

Alte d'Altesi 2011

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

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

August 2014



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  Alte d'Altesi 2012, Altesino (Italy)

Alte d'Altesi 2012

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

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

April 2015



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  Bianco Toscana 2010, Altesino (Italy)  

Bianco Toscana 2010

Altesino (Italy)

(Tuscany)
Chardonnay, Vermentino, Viognier
White Wine White Wine Score: ✧✧✧

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

December 2011



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  Brunello di Montalcino 1999, Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino 1999

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)
Sangiovese
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany) 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 Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 20, June 2004



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  Brunello di Montalcino 2006, Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino 2006

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)
Sangiovese
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany) 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 Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

August 2011



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  Brunello di Montalcino 2007, Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino 2007

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)
Sangiovese
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany) 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 Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

October 2012



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  Brunello di Montalcino 2008, Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino 2008

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)
Sangiovese
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany) 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 Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

September 2013



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  Brunello di Montalcino 2009, Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino 2009

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)
Sangiovese
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany) 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 Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

July 2014



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  Brunello di Montalcino 2010, Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino 2010

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)
Sangiovese
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)
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 Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

May 2015



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  Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 1999, Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 1999

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)
Sangiovese
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany) 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 Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 20, June 2004



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  Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2006, Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2006

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)
Sangiovese
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany) 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 Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

August 2011



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Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2007

Altesino (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)
Sangiovese
Red Wine Red Wine Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany) 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 Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines 18 °C
(64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

October 2012



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