LLS Portfolio Book 2015

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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