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Brunello di Montalcino Riserva wine — Altesino winery — Dionysus

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

by Altesino · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationBrunello di MontalcinoDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at18 °C
Keeps for20 years
Bottled in0.75 l
AltesinoTuscany, Italy

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Riserva is produced only in the best years and in limited quantities, after six years in cellar. It is garnet red, with humus, ripe-fruit notes and an intense, broad, complex, ethereal bouquet. The palate is austere, powerful and deep, with remarkable structure and breadth. Traditional fermentation. Minimum 2 years in oak barrels and minimum 6 months in bottle. Alcohol 13.00-14.50%. Ageing capability 20-30 years. First production year 1975. Serving temperature 18-20°C. Pairings include red and roasted meats, noble game and aged cheese.