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Located in the Montalcino region of Tuscany, Italy, Altesino is a historic winery dedicated to producing Brunello di Montalcino from Sangiovese grapes. The estate is particularly notable in the wine industry for introducing the French concept of "cru" to the region, isolating specific single-vineyard parcels to produce distinct wines. In the 1970s, their single-vineyard Montosoli Brunello helped pioneer this approach, significantly influencing modern Tuscan winemaking. Today, the estate caters to wine enthusiasts and collectors seeking terroir-driven expressions of Sangiovese.
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Where is the Altesino winery located?
The Altesino estate is located in the Montalcino region of Tuscany, Italy. It is dedicated primarily to producing Brunello di Montalcino wines made entirely from Sangiovese grapes.
What is Altesino famous for in the wine industry?
Altesino is historically notable for being one of the first wineries in the Montalcino region to introduce the French concept of "cru". They did this by isolating specific, high-quality vineyard plots, most notably their flagship Montosoli vineyard.
What is the Montosoli vineyard?
Montosoli is a specific, highly regarded single-vineyard plot owned by Altesino that produces a premium designation Brunello. Because of its unique microclimate and soil, the Montosoli Brunello is considered one of the finest expressions of Sangiovese in Tuscany.
When was Altesino established?
The Altesino estate has a history stretching back centuries, but it took on its modern identity in the 1970s. The concept of the Montosoli cru was officially released as a single-vineyard wine in the 1980s, changing the appellation's history.
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