{"product_id":"biondi-santi-brunello-di-montalcino-greppo-2020","title":"Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Greppo 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrunello di Montalcino Greppo is a still red wine crafted by Biondi Santi, capable of expressing the most authentic nature of \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese Grosso\u003c\/strong\u003e. This wine reflects the classic style of the prestigious Montalcino area, revealing a precise and complex aromatic profile. On the palate, it delivers a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm and savoury sip\u003c\/strong\u003e, guided by vibrant freshness and well-balanced acidity. The texture, enriched by ageing in oak barrels, is supported by \u003cstrong\u003estructured and elegant tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, which give energy to the drink and anticipate a persistent and defined finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown at the Greppo Estate, located in Montalcino, Tuscany. The vines, aged between ten and twenty-five years, take root in \u003cstrong\u003esoils rich in stones\u003c\/strong\u003e and galestro subsoils, ideal for quality viticulture. The area benefits from a \u003cstrong\u003etemperate climate\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterised by excellent sunlight and marked temperature variations between day and night. These pedoclimatic conditions ensure harmonious ripening, giving the wine a \u003cstrong\u003ewell-defined aromatic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e and an extraordinary capacity for long-term ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003erigorous manual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e to select the best bunches. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in oak vats, cement tanks and steel, using only indigenous yeasts. Ageing involves a long period in \u003cstrong\u003elarge Slavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for between twenty-four and thirty-six months, followed by maturation in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegarded as the \u003cstrong\u003efirst Brunello in history\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Brunello di Montalcino from Tenuta Greppo by Biondi Santi embodies the authentic nineteenth-century vision of the estate. This monumental red boasts an \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e, being capable of evolving in the cellar for up to a century while maintaining its elegance. The \u003cstrong\u003e2020 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e, marked by an unusual snowfall in March and a harvest that began in early September, has won over international critics, receiving 97 points from Decanter and 95 from Robert Parker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Biondi Santi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46436072915115,"sku":"61137","price":189.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/biondi-santi-brunello-di-montalcino-greppo-2020_61137_1_b5fb2a72-d257-4dcc-b6f4-4c5772909a30.webp?v=1777047699","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/biondi-santi-brunello-di-montalcino-greppo-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}