2012 Brunello di Montalcino Altesino Our 40th Harvest 500 cl

A juicy Brunello with plum and dark-chocolate character, yet this always remains subtle and fresh. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh finish. Drink or hold.

Tasted blind. Mid ruby with bright orange tinges. Exotic, lifted cassis nose and almost as if it has a little VA. Hugely aromatic cassis and raspberry-fruit palate. Fantastic crunch, zest and length, but needs to settle. Right now this is a little atypical. (WS)

Kompleks og herlig næse af druekerner, kirsebær, damesved og ruskind. Munden er saftig med høj syre og modne tanniner. Flot, kraftig vin med begyndende modenhed.

Altesino is now celebrating the release of its 40th harvest. In fact, the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is inscribed with the words "our 40th Harvest" in gold letters on its front label. This is a truly delicious wine that exceeds my expectations. I love the way it takes full command of the slightly bolder and more opulent dark fruit aromas produced in this hot vintage. Black cherry, plum and crème de cassis converge on the bouquet. Grilled herb, forest floor, licorice and exotic spice play supporting roles. The finish offers moderate acidity on the Sangiovese scale. This means the wine is mush fresher and more tonic than most Tuscan reds. The finish is long and silky.

Deep ruby-red. Perfumed aromas and flavors of blueberry and violet. Clean and juicy, with lively but harmonious acidity extending the fresh flavors on the long vibrant back end. This is the estate's 40th harvest.

Cherry, leather and iron notes mark this suave, elegant red. A bit reticent now, but the fruit is fresh and long on the finish. The dense tannins leave a mouthcoating impression, but this opens up beautifully over a few hours. Best from 2021 through 2035.