2013 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli

Sangiovese Grosso - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WE 99 JS 98 VN 97 WS 97 WA 95 DC 92
WE 99

Wine Enthusiast, May 2018

Cellar Selection. Enticing aromas of ripe berry, chopped herb, new leather, tobacco and a whiff of eucalyptus all mingle together on this gorgeous, vibrant red. The stunning, savory palate boasts juicy red cherry...
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, November 2017

Opulent aromas of plum, dark berry, flower and sandalwood. Full body. Dense yet vivid and energetic. Wonderful exotic character and intensity. Great finish. Drink in 2021.
VN 97

Vinous, February 2024

The prestige of Montosoli is on full display in the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino from Altesino. A gorgeous mélange of black raspberry and dried cherry is perfectly complemented by violet florals and hints of crushed stone...
WS 97

Wine Spectator, March 2018

Balsamic notes of juniper, sage and eucalyptus are buried underneath the cherry and plum fruit in this expressive, supple red, which is dense and well-structured, with terrific balance and a long iron and saline...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2018

This celebrated single-vineyard wine follows through with many of the attractive themes presented in the base Brunello, only you get more robust intensity and power here. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli is...
DC 92

Decanter, November 2017

Altesino is a large property, and its pride and joy is the five hectare single vineyard called Montosoli, north of the town. A cool, lofty site, it tends to give wines of great elegance. It spends two years in large casks...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Sangiovese Grosso
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Sub-region Brunello di Montalcino
Vintage 2013
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2013 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli is a distinguished red wine from Tuscany, Italy, crafted from the Sangiovese Grosso varietal. Produced by Altesino, this wine emerges from the prestigious Montosoli vineyard, a cool and elevated site known for yielding wines of remarkable elegance.

Decanter describes the wine's nose as "subdued but appealing," with a palate that is "supple but concentrated and spicy," awarding it a score of 92. The wine's fine length and depth of flavor are highlighted, although it is noted as "less vigorous than the regular Brunello."

James Suckling praises the wine with a high score of 98, noting its "opulent aromas of plum, dark berry, flower and sandalwood." He describes the wine as having a "full body," with a "dense yet vivid and energetic" character, and recommends drinking it from 2021.

Wine Spectator also rates this wine highly, with a score of 97, appreciating its "expressive, supple red" nature. They note the wine's "terrific balance" and "long iron and saline aftertaste," suggesting the wine is best enjoyed between 2021 and 2038.

Wine Enthusiast awards the wine an impressive 99, indicating its potential for aging. This "gorgeous, vibrant red" is lauded for its "enticing aromas" and "stunning, savory palate," with notes of "juicy red cherry, pomegranate, white pepper, and star anise."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gives it a score of 95, emphasizing its "robust intensity and power," with firm tannins and a structure that plays up red fruit and spice.

Vinous, awarding the wine a 97, highlights its "gorgeous mélange of black raspberry and dried cherry," with a "balance that will carry it for many years."

Overall, the 2013 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli is celebrated for its elegance, complexity, and aging potential, earning high praise from multiple reviewers.