'Altesino has given an extra push to Brunello through the introduction of the concept of the Cru. Montosoli is a vineyard of five hectares situated North East of Montalcino at an attitude of 350-400 meters. The grapes were vinificated separately for the first time during the 1975 harvest. The grapes that grow on this land produce a very elegant wine with an extreme complexity which is given by its position and to its very own peculiar microclimate. The Brunello di Montalcino, Montosoli, is intensely ruby red and turns into deep orange red after aging. The smell has an exceptional personality which includes black cherry, blackberries, raspberries, violets, liquorice and vanilla with a light accent of red pepper. In the mouth it gives a dry, warm, velvety taste. It is a very noble wine. Altesino has gained important international recognition for its Cru Montosoli since Wine Spectator defined it as the second most representative vineyard of Italy.

Exhibits aromas of blackberry, mahogany and fresh mushroom. Full-bodied, with fresh fruit, soft, velvety tannins and a long finish.
This is balanced. Caressing and welcoming. Best from 2009 through 2014.—J.S.-91 points

The single-vineyard 2003 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli, from one of the region-s top sites, is fresher and more vibrant than the regular bottling, with superior balance and finesse. It shows lovely plumpness, clarity and depth in its black cherries, oak, spices and tobacco. This medium to full-bodied wine should drink beautifully over the next decade or so. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018.