Biondi Santi
Brunello di Montalcino Greppo Riserva 2018
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese Grosso |
| Aging | 3 anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia |
- Name and vintage: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva 2018, 0.75 l
- Grape and style: 100% Sangiovese Grosso, still red wine of remarkable structure and elegance
- Ageing: 3 years in Slavonian oak barrels for refinement and persistence
- Aromatic profile: notes of undergrowth, aromatic herbs, porcini mushrooms and sour cherries
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour at 18-20 °C; ideal with meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Greppo Riserva is a Tuscan red wine of great structure and depth. Made from Sangiovese Grosso grapes, it stands out for its extraordinary aromatic complexity and natural aptitude for ageing, making it a profound wine for contemplation. Maturation in Slavonian oak barrels for three years shapes its elegant character and longevity, allowing it to develop further once poured into the glass.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Tenuta Il Greppo, a historic estate located to the south-east of Montalcino. The vineyards stretch across a hilly system at around 500 metres above sea level, in an area of excellence. The perfect harmony between the local microclimate and the specific geological composition of the soil creates the ideal environment to enhance the finesse of the aromas and the extraordinary ageing potential of Brunello di Montalcino.
How it is produced
The slow ripening process gives it a truly captivating aromatic profile. On the nose, clear notes of autumnal undergrowth, aromatic herbs, porcini mushrooms and sour cherries emerge. On the palate, it reveals elegant composure and increasing persistence. To fully appreciate its richness, a one-hour decanting is recommended. Its structure is best highlighted when paired with meats, game, pork-based dishes and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Produced by the historic Biondi Santi winery, founded in 1825, this Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva embodies the excellence of the Greppo Estate. Situated at an altitude of 500 metres, the estate benefits from an ideal microclimate that shapes a legendary wine from Sangiovese Grosso grapes. The 2018 vintage, aged for three years in Slavonian oak barrels, promises a longevity of over 25 years. Awarded 97/100 by Robert Parker and Decanter, it offers an extraordinary complexity of flavour that develops over time.
Awards
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2018
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2018
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2018
97/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2018
97/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
Over 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 Riserva 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese Grosso |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Biondi Santi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by the historic Biondi Santi winery, founded in 1825, this Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva embodies the excellence of the Greppo Estate. Situated at an altitude of 500 metres, the estate benefits from an ideal microclimate that shapes a legendary wine from Sangiovese Grosso grapes. The 2018 vintage, aged for three years in Slavonian oak barrels, promises a longevity of over 25 years. Awarded 97/100 by Robert Parker and Decanter, it offers an extraordinary complexity of flavour that develops over time. |
| Origin | South-east of Montalcino (Tenuta Il Greppo), Tuscany, Italy |
| Production technique | Aged for 3 years in Slavonian oak barrels |
| Wine making | Aged for 3 years in Slavonian oak barrels. |
| Aging | 3 anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |