Biondi Santi
Rosso di Montalcino Greppo 2023
| Denomination | DOC Rosso di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Matured for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, then aged in bottle for at least 4 months |
- Name and vintage: Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2023, 0.75 l, 13.5% vol
- Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese from estate vineyards in Montalcino
- Ageing: 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and 4 months in bottle
- Aromatic profile: notes of cherry, strawberry, flowers and vanilla; ruby red
- Pairings: ideal with pizza, pasta with ragù, cured meats, mature cheeses and roast meats
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Rosso di Montalcino Greppo by Biondi Santi is a still red Tuscan wine, a faithful expression of the Sangiovese grape variety. Its aromatic profile is fresh and well-defined, with notes of crisp cherry, strawberry and subtle hints of vanilla. On the palate, the sip is smooth, guided by well-integrated tannins and a pleasant liveliness. The tasting concludes with a clean, long-lasting finish, which fully reflects the balance and energy typical of the Rosso di Montalcino denomination.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this wine grow in Montalcino, within the estate vineyards of Biondi Santi. This corner of Tuscany enjoys a microclimate characterised by significant temperature variations between day and night, an essential factor to ensure optimal ripening and a clear aromatic expression. The soils, of various origins and with a marked presence of galestro soils, give the Sangiovese a solid structure and pronounced savouriness. The combination of these natural elements delivers a pure interpretation of the territory.
How it is produced
The process begins with a careful selection of the bunches, followed by temperature-controlled vinification. Maturation takes place over twelve months in large Slavonian oak barrels, encouraging a slow aromatic evolution without masking the precision of the fruit. A further four months of bottle ageing consolidates the balance of flavour. This attention results in an energetic wine, ideal for accompanying robust flavours such as pasta with ragù or roasted meats.
History and Curiosities
Originally known as “Brunello White Label”, the Rosso di Montalcino DOC by Biondi Santi celebrates the Greppo Estate. The 2023 vintage enhances the winery with a rigorous selection of Sangiovese grapes, essential due to climatic variability. The temperature fluctuations in August ensured ideal ripening, culminating in a meticulous harvest in September. Every glass encapsulates the authentic tradition of Montalcino, a tribute to an iconic family.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 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 Rosso di Montalcino Greppo 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Rosso di Montalcino DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| 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 Originally known as "Brunello White Label", the Rosso di Montalcino DOC by Biondi Santi celebrates the Greppo Estate. The 2023 vintage enhances the winery with a rigorous selection of Sangiovese grapes, essential due to climatic variability. The temperature fluctuations in August ensured ideal ripening, culminating in a meticulous harvest in September. Every glass encapsulates the authentic tradition of Montalcino, a tribute to an iconic family. |
| Origin | Montalcino (province of Siena), Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Strong temperature variations between day and night and irregular rainfall |
| Soil composition | Soils of various origins, rich in stones; the best are the galestro ones |
| Harvest | In early September |
| Production technique | Red vinification at a controlled temperature; maturation for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and bottle ageing for at least 4 months |
| Wine making | Red vinification at a controlled temperature; maturation for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and bottle ageing for at least 4 months. |
| Aging | Matured for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, then aged in bottle for at least 4 months |
| Total acidity | 5.58 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.5 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 26.3 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |