Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2017

Altesino Brunello di Montalcino “Montosoli” 2017

From one of Montalcino’s most revered single vineyards comes a Brunello of rare precision and pedigree. The Montosoli cru—long considered the grand cru of Brunello—sits on a unique hillside of ancient marl and galestro soils that consistently produces wines of remarkable finesse, depth, and longevity. Altesino was among the first producers to bottle Montosoli separately, cementing its status as an icon of the appellation.

The 2017 vintage opens with lifted aromatics of ripe red cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal, and blood orange, layered with notes of dried herbs, anise, and subtle balsamic spice. On the palate, it is elegant and tightly woven, with silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a mineral-driven core that carries through a long, savory finish marked by cedar, tobacco, and crushed stone.

Refined rather than powerful, this is a Brunello that emphasizes balance and terroir expression—already compelling today with decanting, yet built to evolve beautifully over the next two decades.

Grape: 100% Sangiovese (Brunello)

Region: Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

Vineyard: Montosoli (single-vineyard)

Style: Elegant, structured, age-worthy

Pairing: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, braised lamb, porcini risotto, aged Pecorino

Cellaring: Drink now with decanting or hold through 2040+

A benchmark Brunello and a must-have for serious collectors of Italian fine wine.