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WINES OF CENTRAL ITALY
Altesino
Near the end of 2002, Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini, owner of nearby Tenuta Caparzo, purchased the Altesino
winery. Winemaker Claudio Basla remained with the estate, emphasizing his commitment to maintaining
Altesino’s hard-earned reputation as a Montalcino institution and a global leader in innovative winemaking.
Toscana Rosso IGT
Rosso di Altesino is based on the Sangiovese grape but always contains about 20% Merlot and
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that are hand-harvested from estate vineyards. The grapes are fermented
in stainless steel followed by six to eight months of maturation before bottling. Crafted for accessibility,
the fresh fruitiness of Rosso di Altesino is ready to be enjoyed upon release.
“Palazzo d’Altesi” Sangiovese Toscana IGT
Named after the main villa at Altesino, this is a modern take on a Tuscan classic. Made entirely from
Sangiovese grapes that are hand selected from the prestigious Montosoli vineyard. One third of
the grapes undergoes carbonic maceration and the entire batch is then fermented in temperature-
controlled, stainless steel tanks. To provide additional elegance, Palazzo Altesi is aged in Allier barriques
for approximately one year.
“Alte d’Altesi” Toscana IGT
The name of the wine, which translates to “highest in Altesi,” refers to the fact that the grapes for this
wine are sourced from some of the estate’s highest vineyards. This wine is made from a blend of equal
parts Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, all of which are hand harvested in September. The
wine is then aged for 12 – 14 months in French oak barriques.
Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Altesino makes this Rosso di Montalcino entirely from select Sangiovese Grosso grapes sourced from
the younger vines in the Altesino, Pianezzine, Macina, and Castelnuovo dell’Abate 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.