2001 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
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With a pretty and vibrant red core, only showing a slight bricking around the rim, the 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva lifts up with a gorgeous and mature display of dried strawberries and cherries with notes of geranium, pine resin and a lifting hint of camphor. The textures are silky and smooth, coming across as quite polished in fact, with red berries and savory spices carried across a balanced core of brisk acids. This is mature yet still amazingly youthful in feel, cheek-puckering and packed full of energy, as it tapers off to notes of cinnamon, clove and a hint of cedar. There are still many years of pleasurable drinking ahead for owners of well-stored bottles. Sampled from the winery cellar, ( lot 6172).
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Eric Guido, Vinous
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It's nice to see this venerable estate bounce back after the disappointing 2001 Brunello and 2001 Brunello Montosoli bottlings. Altesino's 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva presents high-toned aromatics along with suggestions of flowers, spices and ripe red fruit in a style that is understated and focused while holding plenty of power in reserve. This classically styled, medium-bodied Brunello will benefit from another few years in the bottle.
It’s nice to see this venerable estate bounce back after the disappointing 2001 Brunello and 2001 Brunello Montosoli bottlings. Altesino’s 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva presents high-toned aromatics along with suggestions of flowers, spices and ripe red fruit in a style that is understated and focused while holding plenty of power in reserve. This classically styled, medium-bodied Brunello will benefit from another few years in the bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2019. Importer: Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620
About the producer
Altesino is one of the top producers in Brunello di Montalcino. The estate is famous for bottling the first separate Cru from the Montosoli hill, which has since become widely recognised for its distinct, elegant style of Brunello.