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History

The company is a leader in various, important innovations in the production of Sangiovese di Montalcino, causing it to stand out and become a reference point for the entire territory.
The introduction of the "Cru" (Montosoli) concept in 1975, the first experiments with barriques in '79, the production in '77 of the first Grappa di Fattoria under the consultancy of the master distiller Gioacchino Nannoni and the first Futures (purchasing wine before its release) printed for Brunello 1985 are some of the positive contributions putting Montalcino on the world map.

 

An intense relationship has built up over forty years with the land full of history, with its almost sensual beauty that is physically perceived and its subtle charm that reaches the body and soul. This is the philosophy that inspires Altesino to produce wine and maintain its culture.

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Vineyards

The estate overall covers approximately 80 hectares. The vineyards consist of 44 hectares, sub-divided into the “crus” of Altesino, Macina, Castelnuovo dell'Abate (in the district of Velona), Pianezzine and Montosoli (the latter famous for the production of extremely elegant wines).

 

Other than Sangiovese di Montalcino, the majority of the grapes grown (used to make Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino Palazzo Altesi), there is Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (blended with Sangiovese di Montalcino to make Alte d'Altesi and Rosso di Altesino), Trebbiano and Malvasia (for Vin Santo) and Vermentino, Chardonnay and Viognier used to make Bianco di Altesino.

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Inside information

In the heart of south Tuscany, far from heavy traffic and the main industrialised areas, the surrounding panorama has never changed and is mostly wild: Montalcino. Here man knows how to develop a respectful relationship with nature, protecting it over the years from illegal construction and property speculation, leaving unchanged over time the charm and magic of an uncontaminated territory.

 

An exceptional example of the cultural landscape which in 2004 was declared by Unesco a World Heritage Site.
Montalcino and its wines represent an inseparable binomial, created by age-old traditions and culture, which has moulded the landscape and fundamentally shaped its social-economic appearance.
This is the unique, unparalleled home of Altesino.

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