Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2010 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Altesino
Country	Italy
Region	Toscana
Varietal	Sangiovese (Grosso)
Vintage	2010
Sku	RD10747
Size	750ml

 

The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva stands as one of the estate’s most majestic expressions, emerging from a vintage considered among the finest of the past several decades. In the glass, the wine opens with soaring aromatics of dark cherry, rose petal, dried lavender, sweet tobacco, and warm spice—a profile both ethereal and deeply rooted in tradition. The palate is expansive yet finely etched, offering layers of ripe red and black fruit, savory herbs, balsamic tones, and a mineral tension that carries through a remarkably long finish. Firm, beautifully integrated tannins and vibrant acidity frame the wine’s architecture, promising decades of graceful evolution. This is a Riserva that marries grandeur with precision, capturing the essence of Altesino and the extraordinary character of 2010.

Altesino is widely regarded as one of Montalcino’s modern pioneers, a historic estate whose contribution to Brunello’s global prestige is difficult to overstate. Situated on the northeastern slopes of the appellation, the estate blends tradition with innovation—having introduced the concept of the “cru” in Montalcino and being among the first to adopt barrique aging with remarkable finesse. Its vineyards, defined by mixed clay, limestone, and galestro soils, sit at an altitude that encourages slow, even ripening, giving Sangiovese its hallmark purity and vertical structure. Under meticulous vineyard management and a philosophy rooted in elegance over power, Altesino produces wines that balance classic Tuscan soul with polished modernity, making them perennial favorites among collectors and critics alike.