Biondi-Santi
Bottle 12 x 75cl1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl5cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl3cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl2cs
Matthew Tipping, Fine Wine Sales Manager
The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Annata was among my favourite Brunello releases earlier this year, so I had high hopes for the 2010 riserva. It’s always immensely satisfying when those expectations are met and in this case, exceeded. An immediate superiority to the Annata is obvious on the nose, with an extra layer or two of depth, complexity and focus. The notes of ripe red fruit, spices and grilled steak are compelling and implore you to taste it. It is of course still very young, but even at this stage the concentration and impeccable balance are stunning. All of the above notes are echoed on the palate and combine to create a delightful mouth-feel and a finish which goes on for over a minute. This is a very special wine and one that will make very old bones, if you can resist drinking it while it’s still young.
Chris Pollington, Private Account Manager
Bottle 6 x 75cl1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl1cs
Following the 2010 is always going to be tough task, but I’m relieved to say that 2011 Biondi Santi is an absolute joy. The nose and palate are refined, pure and exhibit a beautiful, airy red cherry interwoven with subtle oak characteristics. This is wine evidently still growing into itself, almost like a great young Volnay there is headroom for the palate to expand. Most impressive of all is the length, very fine tannins taper and build exquisitely. The 2010 will impress with its weight and power but the 2011 will impress equally with its finesse and ethereal finish.
Gary Owen, Private Account Manager
The wines of Biondi-Santi and their fellow Brunello di Montacino producers have been extremely popular over the last eighteen months with the release of highly praised 2010 vintage.
The vintage which immediately follows a great one is often, and wrongly overlooked, however, anyone who has enjoyed the wonderful 2001 or 2006 Clarets, 1998 Rioja and in this case the 2011 Barolos will soon tell you just how enjoyable these wines are and the pleasure that can be had comparing wines born just 12 months apart. It is one of the great pleasures in wine, reflecting on the interesting differences adjacent vintages show in the glass.
Biond-Santi are one of the great properties of Brunello di Montacino. The Greppo vineyard of the Biondi Santi family date back to the 1800s. Clemente Santi, nephew of Giorgio Santi, was the first to create red wines suitable for ageing, and his oenological techniques learnt through agriculture, chemistry and science were far more advanced than his peers.
This knowledge was passed on to his nephew Ferruccio Biondi Santi, who skilfully continued to run the estate, keeping production running after the First World War. In 1932 he was described as ‘the inventor of Brunello’. The estate has been passed down through the family to this day, and is currently managed by Jacopo, who took over the estate after the passing away of his father Franco in 2013.
Chris Pollington – Private Account Manager
The Biondi Santi property is steeped in history and following a degree in Oenology from Perugia University, the incumbent Franco Biondi Santi has taken on board the subtle art of wine-making learned at the side of his father, whilst simultaneously seeking to expand the estate’s holdings. The hugely anticipated 2010 vintage lives up to the expectations I have of this famed property. The nose is brooding but reveals notes of parmesan rind, dark fruit, forest floor and coffee bean.
The palate is delicate and yet concentrated with a strong wild strawberry character, fine tannins and a hint of leather. On the finish there is sweet fruit, freshness and balance. The wine will age gracefully and should drink well for a few decades at least. 2010 Brunello is not to be omitted from one’s cellar and there is no need to look further afield than this great estate for a superb example from a magical vintage.
Bottle 6 x 75cl1cs
Biond-Santi remains a beacon for traditionally made Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino.The Greppo vineyards of the Biondi Santi family date back to the 1800s. Clemente Santi, nephew of Giorgio Santi, was the first to create red wines suitable for ageing, and his oenological techniques learnt through agriculture, chemistry and science were far more advanced than his peers.
Clemente’s knowledge was passed on to his nephew Ferruccio Biondi Santi, who skilfully continued to run the Greppo estate, and managed to keep production running after the First World War. In 1932 he was described as ‘the inventor of Brunello’.
The estate has been passed down through the family to this day, and is currently managed by Franco Biondi Santi, along with the help of his two children, who will eventually take on the business themselves.
Brunello del Greppo now has twenty five hectares dedicated to its production, and the traditional agronomy and cellaring practises are still used to give this grape its character and quality.
Biondi-Santi harvests early. The wines are subject to a long maceration period, in steel for the straight Brunello, and oak for the Riserva, and are then aged in large oak casks.