The grapes that grow on this land produce a very elegant wine of great complexity and elegance due to the vineyard’s particular position, unique microclimate and the composition of its soil (marly limestone and siliceous limestone representing the Alberese era, with lithoid components dating from the same period). Altesino has given an extra push to Brunello through the introduction of the concept of the Cru. Montosoli is a five hectare vineyard situated to the northeast of Montalcino at an altitude of 350-400 metres. The grapes from this vineyard were fermented and aged separately for the first time after the 1975 harvest.

Grape variety: Sangiovese 100%.

Fermentation: Traditional.

Ageing: 4 years (a minimum of 2 years in Slavonian oak barrels) and 3/4 months in the medium toasted Allier barriques.

Refinement: 4 months in bottle.

Ageing capability: 20/30 years and more.

Color: Ruby red, tending to garnet red with ageing.

Bouquet: A broad, ethereal and compound smell with hints of violet and a pleasant hint of wild berries and vanilla.

Flavor: Dry, warm and velvety, shows rich texture and fine breed. 

Food combination: Red and roast meat, noble game. Is a big wine of meditation.

Alcohol in volume: 13,50/14,00%.

Serving temperature: 18°C (64°F).