Rosso di Montalcino, Altesino, Tuscany, IT, 2018

Societa Agricola Altesino is a leading estate in Montalcino, Tuscany, particularly known for its Brunello wines.

The company produces a range of wines. The Brunello di Montalcino is aged for four years with a minimum of two years in large Slavonian oak casks, with five and three years for the Riserva.

Altesino has around 44 hectares (109 acres) planted to vine. This is divided into the crus of Altesino, Macina, Castelnuovo dell Abatae (in Velona), Pianezzine and the famous Montesoli. The majority of plantings are Sangiovese di Montalcino for the Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino wines.