The 2013 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino is a distinguished Italian red wine crafted from the Sangiovese Grosso varietal. Originating from Tuscany's Brunello di Montalcino sub-region, this wine showcases the distinctive characteristics that the area is renowned for. With an alcohol content of 14.0% and sealed with a traditional cork, this vintage offers a complex and aromatic profile.

James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 94, noting its "wealth of ripe fruit with spice, orange peel and cherry" and describing it as having a "full body, fine tannins and a bright and vivid finish" (jamessuckling.com). He recommends enjoying this wine starting in 2021. Wine Spectator gave it a slightly higher score of 95, highlighting its "intense perfume of juniper, bay laurel, sage, rose and berries" and praising its "superb balance and refined tannins," which contribute to its elegance and "almost ethereal" presence through a long finish (Wine Spectator).

Monica Larner from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also rated it 94, with an appreciation for its unique aromatic display. She particularly enjoys the balsamic notes of "cola, mint or medicinal herb" typical of cooler vintages like 2013. Larner describes the mouthfeel as "silky, fresh and streamlined," suggesting a slightly shorter drinking window but acknowledging its current appeal (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate).

Wine Enthusiast's Kerin O’Keefe provided a score of 92, pointing out the wine's "earthy aromas of underbrush, violet and chopped aromatic herb." The palate features "sour cherry, pomegranate and licorice" with firm acidity and fine-grained tannins (Wine Enthusiast).

Overall, the 2013 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino is a well-regarded and complex wine with a range of aromatic and flavor profiles praised by expert reviewers.