Altesino

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The Altesino winery overlooks the breathtaking UNESCO-heritage landscape of south-central Tuscany in the Montalcino region not far from Siena. Its beautiful estate is crowned with the 15th century Palazzo Altesi, which is the centerpiece of its winery operations. Additional modern winemaking structures are integrated into the hillside alongside it.

Altesino’s flagship wine is its single-vineyard Brunello di Montalcino “Montosoli,” made from 100% Sangiovese grapes cultivated in its most prestigious vineyard. An ambassador for Italian wine around the world and one of Montalcino’s most sought-after wines, the “Montosoli” Brunello repeatedly earns glowing reviews from the world’s top wine publications. Robert Parker called Altesino’s Montosoli “one of the most distinct and profound wines, with delicate floral and mineral nuances that are elegantly interwoven within a thicker textural consistency.” As Altesino’s flagship wine it best exemplifies the unrivaled elegance, richness and drinkability of the estate’s style.

Altesino embodies tradition and history, and at the same time perceptive innovation. Where international renown for Brunello di Montalcino has nudged many winemakers towards conservatism, Altesino has always blazed new wine trails. Founded in 1972 by Milanese entrepreneur Giulio Consonno, in 1975 the winery was the first in Brunello to introduce the concept of single-vineyard crus with its famous Montosoli bottling. The winery was also the first to experiment with French barrique in 1979, yielding wines with more fruit and complexity – a critical turning point in Brunello’s history. And, in 1985, Altesino pioneered the concept of futures in Brunello, or the selling of wines before they are bottles or released.

When Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini bought the winery in 2002, her decision to keep the only winemaker that Altesino has ever known, Claudio Basla, was central to their ongoing success delivering consistently high quality wines in the Altesino style. To supplement the team she hired Guido Orzolesi, who works as Marketing Director alongside Claudio and Enologist Paolo Caciorgna.

In addition to the Montosoli and the regular Brunello and Brunello Riserva made from Sangiovese, the team also grows several other varieties and produces Rosso di Montalcino, Super Tuscans Palazzo Altesi and Alte d’Altesi, Rosso and Bianco I.G.T., Vin Santo d’Altesi, and a selection of grappa, brandy, and extra virgin olive oil.

Should you visit Tuscany, tours of Altesino’s vineyards and cellar — bringing you through the vine rows before you visit the winemaking and maturation cellars — can be arranged here.

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wine type	Name, Type, Locale	Year
White	Altesino Ambro d'Altesi White, Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT	1990 1988
White	Altesino Bianco Toscana IGT (View Label Image) White, Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT	2022 2021 2020 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2006
Red	Altesino Red, Italy	2018 2015 1999
Red	Altesino Alte d'Altesi Toscana IGT (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT	2022 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2004 2003 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1990 1988 1986
Red	Altesino Borgo d'Altesi Toscana IGT (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT	2012 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
Red	Altesino Brunello di Montalcino (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino	2023 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1975 1974 1973 1972 NV
Red	Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Classic Collection (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino	1990
Red	Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino	2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1993 1990 1988 1985 1975 1972
Red	Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino	2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2001 1999 1997 1995 1993 1990 1988 1985 1983 1982 1981 1979 1975
Red	Altesino Palazzo Altesi Toscana IGT (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT	2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2004 2003 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1990 1988 1985 1980
Red	Altesino Quarto d'Altesi Toscana IGT (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT	2010 2009 2005 1999 1998 1997 1995
Red	Altesino Rosso di Montalcino (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino	2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1993 1992 1991 1990 1988 1975 NV
Red	Altesino Rosso Toscana IGT (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT	2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1991 1990 1989 1988
White - Sweet/Dessert	Altesino Val D'Arbia Vin Santo d'Altesi (View Label Image) White - Sweet/Dessert, Italy, Tuscany, Val D'Arbia	2011 2010 2009 2008 2004 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1994 1990 NV
White - Sweet/Dessert	Altesino Vin Santo del Chianti (View Label Image) White - Sweet/Dessert, Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Vin Santo del Chianti	2004 2001
Red - Sweet/Dessert	Altesino Colli dell'Etruria Centrale Vin Santo (View Label Image) Red - Sweet/Dessert, Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Colli dell'Etruria Centrale	2012 1999
Red - Sweet/Dessert	Altesino Sant' Antimo Sant' Antimo Red - Sweet/Dessert, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Sant' Antimo	2009
Red - Sweet/Dessert	Altesino Vin Santo (View Label Image) Red - Sweet/Dessert, Italy, Tuscany, Vin Santo	2012 2004
Red - Sweet/Dessert	Altesino Vin Santo del Sant' Antimo (View Label Image) Red - Sweet/Dessert, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Vin Santo del Sant' Antimo	2012 2011 2010 2009 1999
Red - Sweet/Dessert	Altesino Vin Santo del Sant' Antimo Sant' Antimo (View Label Image) Red - Sweet/Dessert, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Vin Santo del Sant' Antimo	2011 2009
Spirits	Altesino Grappa di Brunello (View Label Image) Spirits, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Grappa di Brunello	1998 1995 1979 NV
Spirits	Altesino Grappa di Brunello Casa del Cervo (View Label Image) Spirits, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Grappa di Brunello	2012 1990 NV
Spirits	Altesino Grappa di Brunello Montosoli (View Label Image) Spirits, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Grappa di Brunello	2012 1999 1997 NV
Spirits	Altesino Grappa di Brunello Riserva (View Label Image) Spirits, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Grappa di Brunello	2010 2001 1995 1993 1990 1988 1985 NV