Altesino Rosso di Montalcino 2016 Bottle:12 After de-stemming

After de-stemming

Sweetness is well balanced by the bitter hint that is wholly perceived in the long finish

March/2014

light fragrant smokiness and a lengthy finish

These vibrant fruit characteristics arecarried on to the palate with hints of thyme

Altesino Rosso di Montalcino 2016 Bottle:12 After de-stemmingWine maker notes Altesino makes this Rosso di Montalcino entirely from select Sangiovese Grosso grapes sourced from the younger vines in the Altesino, Pianezzine, Macina, and Castelnuovo dellAbate vineyards. After the fermentation process in stainless steel, the wine ages in large barrels of varied maturity for six to eight months followed by three months in bottle. The final wine is a perfect and accessible introduction to the terroir of Montalcino.