Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006 Biondi Santi

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The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva by Biondi Santi is a legendary wine produced by Biondi Santi in Montalcino.

The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from Tenuta Greppo di Biondi-Santi is made with Sangiovese Grosso BBS11 grapes, coming from vineyards more than 25 years old. After a rainy spring and a hot summer, the grapes reached balanced ripeness thanks to a warm September, with the harvest starting on September 18th. The wine aged for 3 years in Slavonian oak barrels, followed by prolonged bottle aging in the estate’s historic cellar, “La Storica”.

Manufacturer: Biondi Santi

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Docg

️ Montalcino, Tuscany

Blonde Saints

Sangiovese 100%

2006

️13.5%

Red wine

Maceration for over a month in cement, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts then refinement for 3 years in Slavonian oak barrels

The wine is characterized by intense aromas of dark cherry, pomegranate and blood orange, with hints of aromatic herbs and flowers such as roses and violets

In the mouth, it is seductive and structured, with firm tannins and a long, savory aftertaste

Serving temperature 16°-20°

Truffle tagliatelle or braised meats

It’s legend

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The Biondi Santi family is famous for having invented Brunello di Montalcino in the second half of the nineteenth century, one of the symbolic wines of Made in Italy. The story begins with Clemente Santi, who at the Tenuta Greppo vinified pure Sangiovese and in 1869 introduced the term “Brunello”. His nephew Ferruccio Biondi Santi produced the first bottle of Brunello in 1888 and created the brand by combining the surnames of his father and mother.

Upon Ferruccio’s death, his son Tancredi Biondi Santi took command until 1970, becoming a great innovator. In addition to improving the quality of the wine, he invented the refilling process, which consisted of checking and refilling the old Reserves to maintain their quality. Furthermore, in the 1960s, Tancredi wrote the rules for the denomination of Brunello, officially obtained in 1967. His Brunello Riserva 1955 was the only Italian wine to enter the list of the best wines of the 20th century, and was also served to the Queen Elizabeth II.