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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
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Pici al ragu
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Hand-rolled pici and Sangiovese acidity. -
Roast chicken
Acid-bright Rosso refreshes roasted poultry. -
Crostini di fegatini
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Chicken-liver crostini Florentine classic.
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.
- 1984: First 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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