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 2019: best 2022 to 2031.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 92/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, rose petal, wild herbs
Palate: sour cherry, iron, tobacco
The Greppo estate's younger-vine Rosso, the traditional style in a more accessible register.
What it pairs with
- Pici al ragu Hand-rolled pici and Sangiovese acidity.More wines for pasta with ragù →Find pici al ragu on TableJourney →
- Roast chicken Acid-bright Rosso refreshes roasted poultry.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Crostini di fegatini Chicken-liver crostini Florentine classic.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →Find crostini di fegatini on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pici al ragu, Roast chicken, Crostini di fegatini. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Rosso di Montalcino DOC created 1984 as a younger-vine appellation; Biondi-Santi has produced one since its first vintage.
- 1984First Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino
Facts
- Producer
- Biondi-Santi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Rosso di Montalcino DOC
- Oak
- 12 to 14 months in large Slavonian oak casks
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 110 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1984
Frequently asked about Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino
What does Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, rose petal, wild herbs. On the palate, sour cherry, iron, tobacco. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. The Greppo estate's younger-vine Rosso, the traditional style in a more accessible register.
When should I drink Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino?
Drink 3 to 12 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 Rosso di Montalcino?
Pici al ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken and Crostini di fegatini. Hand-rolled pici and Sangiovese acidity.
What grapes are in Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Rosso di Montalcino DOC.
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