DOC(G): Brunello
di Montalcino
Rosso di Montalcino
About the Producer:
Established in
1880, Biondi-Santi was a winery destined for greatness. It was founder
Clemente Biondi-Santi who launched his family's name in the wine business.
But it wasn't until the late-19th century, with Ferruccio, that the
estate at "Greppo" made its mark in viticulture history.
It was then, in the renowned hills of Montalcino that Ferruccio took
a clone of the Sangiovese grape, known as Sangiovese Grosso, and produced
the first ever Brunello. Ferruccio's son Tancredi made the wine famous,
officially classifying it as Brunello. Within a decade Biondi-Santi
was receiving praise from wine-lovers everywhere. This new classifcation
of Tuscan wine forever changed the Italian role in the industry. Today,
it is Tancredi's son Franco Biondi-Santi who runs the estate, producing
nearly 70,000 bottles a year. These remarkable Brunellos are best-known
for their incredible ability to age. Even 100-year-old Brunello from
Biondi-Santi shows remarkably well.
Featured Wine(s): Biondi-Santi
Brunello di Montalcino
Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino "Fascia Rossa"
Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino "Etichetta Bianca"
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