Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino 375ml

Rating: Vinous 93 points (Apr 2018)
Bright red. Extremely perfumed aromas of violet and raspberry on the enticing nose. Then more raspberry, but also blueberry and strawberry flavors and a strong juicy fruit-cocktail-like quality on the palate that persists nicely. Really lovely Brunello bursting at the seams with fresh bright fruit, and already utterly irresistible now. I had trouble not gulping my glass down all at once.
Wine Spectator 95 points (Jun 15 2018)
An intense perfume of juniper, bay laurel, sage, rose and berry marks this silky red. The structure is there, yet superb balance and refined tannins help this retain elegance through the long finish. Almost ethereal in its presence. Best from 2021 through 2036. 10,000 cases made. -BS
Wine Advocate 94 points (Feb 2018)
The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino is absolutely unique in terms of its aromatic display. To me, the nose is particularly beautiful because I have a preference for balsamic notes of cola, mint or medicinal herb (that may not be to everyone's liking). You get those in spades here. These aromas are often more prominent in cooler vintages like 2013 in the Brunello appellation. In this case, they resemble intense eucalyptus. There is subtle fruit at the back, with wild berry and plum. The mouthfeel here is absolutely silky, fresh and streamlined. It is stitched finely together like lace. I am curious to see how a wine like this ages and whether the aromas hold tight or eventually fall flat. I would suggest a slightly shorter drinking window. But for now, this is my kind of Brunello. Bottoms up!
Developing mid ruby with bricky tinges. A little vegetal on the nose but perhaps it's just a little reductive for the moment. Mellow, easy-going fruit without great complexity, but plenty of acidity giving it some much needed lift. (WS) 14% Drink 2018-2020
A wealth of ripe fruit with spice, orange peel and cherry. Full body, fine tannins and a bright and vivid finish. Drink in 2021.
The regular blended Brunello from Altesino has a more exuberant nose than its single-vineyard Montosoli bottling, but there's lovely purity and lift too. The attack is lean, fresh, and taut, showing poise as well as energy. Perhaps it lacks a little flesh and weight of fruit but it's balanced and approachable, with mild tannins and good length.
Wine maker notes: Brunello is considered among Italy's top-quality wines. Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes hand-harvested from the Altesino, Castelnuovo dell?Abate, Macina, and Pianezzine vineyards, this wine is an example of finesse and elegance inherent to Montalcino's best vineyard sites.