# Altero Toscana Rosso (2015)

- **Producer:** ICRF 8786FI
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €10
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, black pepper, red cherry, liquorice, black plum, cedar, vanilla, cloves, tobacco, earth, leather

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Altero Toscana Rosso is noted for its excellent value for money.
- The Poggio Antico Altero is a contemporary take on Brunello di Montalcino.
- The 2015 vintage in Tuscany saw a significant recovery after a difficult spring.
- This wine is recognized by major wine critics, earning high scores.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and firm tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and proteins. Its inherent acidity can cut through fattier dishes, cleansing the palate, while fruit notes can harmonize with roasted meats and earthy ingredients.

## 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.