Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 2020

Opening with a youthful, luminous red color, the Altesino 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is immediately expressive in the glass, offering lifted aromas of ripe strawberries, crushed roses, and sweet herbs layered over earthy tones that clearly signal the house’s signature style. The palate unfolds with a polished, supple mouthfeel framed by finely tuned tannins. Oak is handled with precision, contributing subtle spice that is deeply integrated into the wine’s silky texture rather than standing apart. Still very much at the beginning of its evolution, this 2020 Brunello displays the depth and structural integrity to reward patience for at least a decade — and likely well beyond — while its generous production of approximately 110,000 bottles ensures it will be readily available to enjoy now and to revisit in the years to come. 94 Miranda Franco