Altesino Rosso di Montalcino 2022
92+ POINTS: Heiner Lobenberg
5 STAR VALUE: Wine Direct Tasting Team
100% Sangiovese
Fermented in steel tanks and then matured for 8 months in large Slavonian wooden barrels of 5,000 to 10,000 liters. The wine is then left to mature in the bottle for at least four months before being released onto the market.
“The 2018 is medium ruby red. The nose is dense, juicy and intensely cherry. Ethereal herbal aromas such as oregano, rosemary, a hint of mint, dried herbs, even some herbal liqueur, laurel, black tea and fragrant floral potpourri with rose petals rise from the glass. In the mouth, the wine has an enchanting clarity of fruit. Juicy red cherries, strawberries and raspberries do not want to stop. The tannins are finely integrated - they are washed away directly by this voluptuous fruit. The freshness guarantees a lot of drinking pleasure - this is really exciting for an entry-level wine from Montalcino and a great intro to the quality wines from Altesino!"
— 92+ Points, Heiner Lobenberg
"Always a staff favourite at Wine Direct, the Rosso di Montalcino delivers on its pledge to provide fabulous early drinking pleasure. Cherry & wild strawberry plus subtle herb flavours dominate the medium bodied palate with plenty of fresh acidity on the long lingering finish. This beautiful Tuscan red shows a great deal of inner energy, finesse and verve - and is simply outstanding summer drinking. Recommended with pasta smothered in meat sauces, hearty game or beef-based casseroles."
— 5 Star Value, Wine Direct Tasting Team
14.5% ABV