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Biondi-Santi 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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$1,529.00
| Biondi-Santi, founded in 1840 by Clemente Santi, is renowned as the birthplace of Brunello di Montalcino. Ferruccio Biondi Santi, his grandson, produced the first Brunello in 1888 using a superior Sangiovese clone. The estate's Il Greppo winery remains a symbol of traditional winemaking in Tuscany. Key Wine Details: • Varietals: 100% Sangiovese Grosso (BBS11 Clone) • Region: Tuscany • Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva • Aging: 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels • Alcohol: 13.5% abv • 96 Points James Suckling • Single Vineyard The Biondi-Santi 2010 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva is a benchmark expression of traditional Brunello, showing remarkable elegance and longevity. On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried cherry, rose petal, orange peel, and leather, with hints of tobacco, forest floor, and crushed herbs. The palate is precise and vibrant, offering finely woven tannins, bright acidity, and layers of red currant, sour cherry, and savory spice. A wine of finesse and structure, it finishes long and graceful, promising further evolution over decades. |
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