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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.
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.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Brunello is considered among Italy’s top-quality wines. Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes hand-
harvested from the Altesino, Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Macina, and Pianezzine vineyards, this wine is an
example of finesse and elegance inherent to Montalcino’s best vineyard sites.
Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli DOCG
This small vineyard produced one of Italy’s first “cru” wines. Located at the top of Altesino’s vineyards is
the prestigious Montosoli vineyard where ancient limestone soils with the 360 degree exposure combine
to yield a Brunello of exceptional style and elegance.
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
This special, limited edition wine is made only in spectacular vintages and in small quantities from 100%
Sangiovese Grosso grapes hand harvested from the Altesino, Macina, Pianezzine and Castelnuovo dell’Abate
vineyards. This riserva is produced only in the best years in very limited quantities.
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