Italy AltesinoBrunello di Montalcino Montosoli

1997 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli

Altesino

93Average Score

Central Italy / Italy

Red

The stunning, single vineyard 1997 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli, exhibits more new oak than its sibling, as well as more power, concentration, alcohol, and extract. A deep garnet color accompanies huge, sweet aromas of roasted herbs, red and black currants, cherries, earth, incense, tobacco, and soy. This is a wine to lay away for 5-6 years. This chewy, full-bodied, spectacular Brunello will be at its finest between 2010-2022. Dec 2002, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 93/100

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£138.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 93/100

About The Producer

The producer

Altesino

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.

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Product Details

Country

Italy

Region

Central Italy

Sub-region

Tuscany

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

14%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window