COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero
PRODUCER
ICRF 8786FI
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Altero Toscana Rosso is a red wine from Tuscany, Italy, primarily made from Sangiovese with a smaller proportion of Canaiolo Nero. The 2015 vintage reflects the growing conditions of that year in Tuscany, which included a challenging spring followed by a favorable summer. The wine is associated with producers such as Poggio Antico, known for its focus on expressing terroir through plot-by-plot winemaking and high-altitude vineyards. Poggio Antico's Altero is a specific expression of Brunello di Montalcino, while Altero Toscana Rosso is a Toscana IGT wine recognized for its value.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Altero Toscana Rosso is noted for its excellent value for money.
Fact 02
The Poggio Antico Altero is a contemporary take on Brunello di Montalcino.
Fact 03
The 2015 vintage in Tuscany saw a significant recovery after a difficult spring.
Fact 04
This wine is recognized by major wine critics, earning high scores.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Altero Toscana Rosso involves careful pressing of the grapes before fermentation, which typically occurs in steel tanks to retain freshness. For the Poggio Antico Altero, a more involved process includes fermentation followed by a lengthy aging period of 30 months in French oak tonneaux, with an additional 18 months of bottle refinement. This extended maturation contributes to the wine's structure and complexity. Harvest timing is a key consideration, particularly in vintages like 2015, to capture the desired level of grape ripeness.
