Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 75cl 2016

Structure and grace, tension and fragrance shape the personality of this Riserva, where dark cherries and dried violets find depth in endless balsamic sensations and aromas of Mediterranean scrub, menthol, leather, and flint. On the palate, the firm structure with youthful tannins, still pleasantly lively, and a vibrant freshness suggest a vintage destined for a very long life. The finish is persistent and seductive, with hints of dried herbs enveloped in savory, almost iodine-like sensations.

A story that has its roots in the nineteenth century, with the first winemaking experiments by Clemente Santi, who dedicated much of his life to the study of Sangiovese and saw his "select red wine"—Brunello, in fact—awarded at the 1865 Universal Exhibition in Paris.
A journey that has never stopped since, establishing the winery as the undisputed leader in the entire Montalcino area, an example of tradition that is still admired today. The wines released each year from Tenuta Greppo are, in fact, still considered some of the greatest wines in the world, models of elegance and longevity. With vines that, in some cases, exceed eighty years of age, Tenuta Greppo now boasts a vineyard area of ​​twenty-five hectares, planted exclusively with Sangiovese Grosso. Yields per hectare are extremely low, ranging between 30 and 50 quintals, for an annual production that rarely exceeds 80,000 bottles, including 10,000 bottles of Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, produced only in exceptionally high-quality vintages. Only the finest grapes arrive at the winery, sourced from vineyards at least ten years old for the vintage Brunello, and from vines over twenty-five years old for the Riserva. Then comes the process, which begins with destemming, followed by pressing and fermentation, taking place in temperature-controlled concrete vats and tanks. Finally, after malolactic fermentation, the wine ages in large Slavonian oak barrels, and finally, bottling, which occurs no earlier than four years after harvest.
A few simple steps, in keeping with the most rigorous and essential of traditions, for a Brunello, that of Biondi Santi, which finds its secret in its most ancient origins, renewed over the centuries from season to season, towards an international prestige and fame that today knows no bounds.