Biondi-Santi • Montalcino, Italy
Brunello di Montalcino by Biondi-Santi is the original, benchmark Brunello, a 100% Sangiovese (BBS11 clone) wine from hi…Brunello di Montalcino by Biondi-Santi is the original, benchmark Brunello, a 100% Sangiovese (BBS11 clone) wine from high-altitude, clay-limestone vineyards around the historic Tenuta Greppo estate in northeastern Montalcino. Crafted with…Learn More »
$701
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
96
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Fragrant and pure, the 2018 Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino glides on aromas of wild flowers and red berries, leading to a finely etched palate of juicy cherry, subtle spice and earthy nuance. Medium-bodied yet intense, it shows vibrant acidity and tightly woven, polished tannins that give structure without weight, capturing both the elegance of the estate and the lifted character of the vintage.
Tagliata di manzo with rosemary, pappardelle al cinghiale (wild boar ragù), roast lamb with herbs and garlic
Brunello di Montalcino by Biondi-Santi is the original, benchmark Brunello, a 100% Sangiovese (BBS11 clone) wine from high-altitude, clay-limestone vineyards around the historic Tenuta Greppo estate in northeastern Montalcino. Crafted with native-yeast fermentations in cement and long aging in large, neutral Slavonian oak casks, it is famed for its understated power, vivid red-fruit purity, and remarkable elegance and longevity, often evolving gracefully for decades.