Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 2001

Mais um da Toscana: Esse eu comprei em Florença (45 euros) e só fui beber em Positano.

O 2001 que eu bebi ganhou nota 95 da WS.

"Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes harvested from the Altesino, Montosoli and Velona vineyards. The wine is aged in large Slovenian barrels where it remains for 3 and a half years prior to bottling. The ruby red color of this wine tends toward garnet with age. The bouquet displays ample aromas of violet and vanilla. On the palate, it is rich and velvety with balanced fruit, acidity and tannin."

GRAPE VARIETY: Sangiovese 100%

FERMENTATION: Traditional

AGEING: 4 years (a minimum of 2 years in Slavonian oak barrels)

REFINEMENT: 4 months in bottle

ALCOHOL IN VOLUME: 13,00/14,00%

AGEING CAPABILITY: 20 years or more

FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1972

COLOR: Ruby red, tending to garnet red with ageing

BOUQUET: A broad, ethereal and compound smell with hints of violet and a pleasant hint of wild berries and vanilla.

FLAVOR: Dry, warm and velvety, denoting a rich texture and fine breed.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18°C (64°F)

FOOD COMBINATION: Roasted red meat, noble

game and medium aged cheese.

Abraços!