95 points James Suckling: "Wonderful decadent aromas of musk, orange peel and plum follow through to a full body, with soft tannins and a long and rich finish. Salty and savory. Layers of gorgeous fruit. Drink or hold. (1/19/15)"
93+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "[$65 list] Altesino's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino stands proud among its peers. No other wine I tasted among the new releases in Montalcino achieves this unique level of aromatic finesse and distinction. The bouquet is almost purely floral in character with a strong emphasis on pressed rose petal, dried violets and potpourri. The fruit tones are less emphatic and include bright cherry and red currant. In the mouth, the wine's compressed texture is accented by fennel seed and licorice. the 2009 vintage had more power and heat, but this version shows elegant restraint. Drink: 2016-2028. (Feb 2015)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "[$65 list] Expressive aromas of eucalyptus, juniper and wild rosemary give way to sweet berry flavors, though the juniper, rosemary and emerging mint accents linger. This is like a walk in the woods, with a fresh, elegant frame. Best from 2017 through 2030. (6/30/15)"
93 points (18/20), Decanter: "Clean and fresh if slightly austere aromas and flavours of red cherry, mint and minerals. Full and rich palate with fleshy fruit flavours, developing cacao and liquorice notes. It's balanced and long, with lots of room for development. Drink: 2017-2035. Alcohol 14%. (Dec 2015)"
92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "[$65 list] Altesino's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is fresh, lively and very nicely balanced throughout. Sweet red berries, mint, sage and cinnamon lift from the glass. The 2010 is effortless and totally delicious today, although the flavors are quite fruit-driven. Readers who are looking for more complexity will want to age the 2010 for at least a few years, but it is already quite appealing, even at this early stage. Drink: 2015-2019. (Feb 2015)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$65 list] Menthol, leather, pressed flower and woodland berry aromas mingle with a balsamic note. The delineated palate delivers sour red cherry, sage and a note of baking spice alongside youthfully austere but fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. This is more about finesse and balance but it should also develop more complexity over the next few years. Drink 2016-2025. Alcohol 14%. (May 2015)"
93+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "[$65 list] Altesino's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino stands proud among its peers. No other wine I tasted among the new releases in Montalcino achieves this unique level of aromatic finesse and distinction. The bouquet is almost purely floral in character with a strong emphasis on pressed rose petal, dried violets and potpourri. The fruit tones are less emphatic and include bright cherry and red currant. In the mouth, the wine's compressed texture is accented by fennel seed and licorice. the 2009 vintage had more power and heat, but this version shows elegant restraint. Drink: 2016-2028. (Feb 2015)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "[$65 list] Expressive aromas of eucalyptus, juniper and wild rosemary give way to sweet berry flavors, though the juniper, rosemary and emerging mint accents linger. This is like a walk in the woods, with a fresh, elegant frame. Best from 2017 through 2030. (6/30/15)"
93 points (18/20), Decanter: "Clean and fresh if slightly austere aromas and flavours of red cherry, mint and minerals. Full and rich palate with fleshy fruit flavours, developing cacao and liquorice notes. It's balanced and long, with lots of room for development. Drink: 2017-2035. Alcohol 14%. (Dec 2015)"
92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "[$65 list] Altesino's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is fresh, lively and very nicely balanced throughout. Sweet red berries, mint, sage and cinnamon lift from the glass. The 2010 is effortless and totally delicious today, although the flavors are quite fruit-driven. Readers who are looking for more complexity will want to age the 2010 for at least a few years, but it is already quite appealing, even at this early stage. Drink: 2015-2019. (Feb 2015)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$65 list] Menthol, leather, pressed flower and woodland berry aromas mingle with a balsamic note. The delineated palate delivers sour red cherry, sage and a note of baking spice alongside youthfully austere but fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. This is more about finesse and balance but it should also develop more complexity over the next few years. Drink 2016-2025. Alcohol 14%. (May 2015)"
| Product SKU | 322857 |
| Producer | Altesino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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