Biondi Santi
Brunello di Montalcino Greppo 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Ageing/maturation in large Slavonian oak barrels for 24–36 months (at least 24 months) followed by further maturation in bottle for at least 4 months |
- Name and vintage: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Greppo 2020, still red wine
- Grapes and vineyards: Sangiovese Grosso from the Greppo Estate, vines aged 10–25 years, hand-harvested
- Vinification: fermentation at controlled temperature in oak, cement and steel with indigenous yeasts
- Ageing: 24–36 months in large Slavonian oak casks and 4 months in bottle
- Aromas and awards: notes of cherry and violet, light spicy hints; 97 Decanter, 95 Parker
Description
What kind of wine it is
Brunello di Montalcino Greppo is a still red wine crafted by Biondi Santi, capable of expressing the most authentic nature of Sangiovese Grosso. This wine reflects the classic style of the prestigious Montalcino area, revealing a precise and complex aromatic profile. On the palate, it delivers a warm and savoury sip, guided by vibrant freshness and well-balanced acidity. The texture, enriched by ageing in oak barrels, is supported by structured and elegant tannins, which give energy to the drink and anticipate a persistent and defined finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown at the Greppo Estate, located in Montalcino, Tuscany. The vines, aged between ten and twenty-five years, take root in soils rich in stones and galestro subsoils, ideal for quality viticulture. The area benefits from a temperate climate, characterised by excellent sunlight and marked temperature variations between day and night. These pedoclimatic conditions ensure harmonious ripening, giving the wine a well-defined aromatic profile and an extraordinary capacity for long-term ageing.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a rigorous manual harvest 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 large Slavonian oak barrels for between twenty-four and thirty-six months, followed by maturation in the bottle.
History and Curiosities
Regarded as the first Brunello in history, the Brunello di Montalcino from Tenuta Greppo by Biondi Santi embodies the authentic nineteenth-century vision of the estate. This monumental red boasts an extraordinary longevity, being capable of evolving in the cellar for up to a century while maintaining its elegance. The 2020 vintage, 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.
Awards
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2020
97/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2020
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
95/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1825
- Oenologist: Federico Radi
- Bottles produced: 70.000
- Hectares: 32
"Greppo" lies on a range of hills in the Southeast of Montalcino at an altitude of about 500 meters and has a soil composition and microclimate particularly suited to the production of ageworthy and perfumed red wines. The size of the vineyards, all dedicated to produce Brunello, is 19 hectares, and they yield grapes of very high quality. The son of Ferruccio, Tancredi, a capable viticulturist and well-known oenologist in his own right, officially typified Brunello, established the foundations for the future appellation system in Italy. He launched the wine on the market and, within about ten years, achieved great commercial success and recognition for his work as a farsighted expert. A true legend of wine was born.
The Brunello di Montalcino of "Greppo" is one of the most long-lived wines of the world. Today, Tancredi’s son Franco Biondi Santi produces about seventy thousand bottles a year. He exports his wine worldwide and keeps in his cellar bottles of Brunello Riserva going back all the way to 1888. A slow ageing wine, the Brunello Biondi Santi evolves with the passing of the years and develops extraordinary perfumes and flavours while always remaining lively and persistent.
Burton Anderson defined the Brunello Biondi Santi as a "wine for meditation": very persistent, giving off delicate perfumes even after the glass is already empty. Very long-lasting perfumes and flavours and of incomparable harmony. A wine that must be savoured in the right surroundings, at the right temperature and with the proper preparation for serving. Read more
| Name | Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Greppo 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Biondi Santi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Regarded as the first Brunello in history, the Brunello di Montalcino from Tenuta Greppo by Biondi Santi embodies the authentic nineteenth-century vision of the estate. This monumental red boasts an extraordinary longevity, being capable of evolving in the cellar for up to a century while maintaining its elegance. The 2020 vintage, 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. |
| Origin | Montalcino (SI), Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Temperate climate, with a marked temperature range between day and night and long sunny periods |
| Soil composition | Of various origins, stony; the best are the galestro ones |
| Harvest | Around mid-September |
| Fermentation temperature | Controlled temperature |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; fermentation at controlled temperature in oak barrels, concrete and stainless steel with indigenous yeasts; ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels and subsequent maturation in bottle. |
| Wine making | Manual harvest in mid-September; fermentation at controlled temperature in oak barrels, cement tanks and stainless steel with indigenous yeasts; ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels for 24–36 months (at least 24 months) and subsequent maturation in bottle for at least 4 months. |
| Aging | Ageing/maturation in large Slavonian oak barrels for 24–36 months (at least 24 months) followed by further maturation in bottle for at least 4 months |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |