Private Tour: Montalcino Wine Tasting Experience
Private guided wine tour and tasting in Montalcino, Tuscany to discover Brunello and the most amazing wine estates and cellars that give birth to this extraordinary wine.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2016: best 2026 to 2056.
vintage10 yrs40 yrs42 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2016 | 97/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2016 | 97/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, rose petal, tea leaf, tobacco
Palate: red plum, iron, balsamic, wild herbs
The founding Brunello, traditionally styled in Slavonian botti from the Greppo estate's Sangiovese Grosso vines.
What it pairs with
- Florentine peposo Slow-cooked beef in pepper finds Brunello's spice register.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Aged Pecorino di Pienza Crystalline sheep's-milk cheese sharpens dried-cherry notes.More wines for aged hard cheese →
- Bistecca alla fiorentina T-bone classic with old-school Brunello structure.More wines for steak →Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Florentine peposo, Aged Pecorino di Pienza, Bistecca alla fiorentina. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Ferruccio Biondi-Santi bottled the first vintage labelled Brunello di Montalcino in 1888 from the Greppo estate, isolating Sangiovese Grosso for solo bottling. EPI Group acquired the estate in 2017.
- 1888First vintage of Brunello di Montalcino
- 1980Brunello becomes the first DOCG in Italy
- 2017EPI Group acquires the estate
Facts
- Producer
- Biondi-Santi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Oak
- 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 180 to 350 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1888
Frequently asked about Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino
What does Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, rose petal, tea leaf, tobacco. On the palate, red plum, iron, balsamic, wild herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The founding Brunello, traditionally styled in Slavonian botti from the Greppo estate's Sangiovese Grosso vines.
When should I drink Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino?
Drink 10 to 40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino?
Florentine peposo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Pecorino di Pienza and Bistecca alla fiorentina. Slow-cooked beef in pepper finds Brunello's spice register.
What grapes are in Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
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