Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
ビオンディ＝サンティ ブルネッロ・ディ・モンタルチーノ・リゼルヴァ
Biondi Santi
Brunello (Sangiovese Grosso)
About this wine
The legendary founder of Brunello di Montalcino, the Biondi-Santi Riserva from the Il Greppo estate is produced only in exceptional years, aged for decades, and capable of 100+ year longevity.
This is a serious, age-worthy wine best enjoyed with a little patience: decant for 2-3 hours and serve at 16-18°C to let its complex bouquet fully open up.
Sommelier's Note
"One of the definitive expressions of Sangiovese and a benchmark of Brunello di Montalcino — a wine every serious enthusiast should experience at least once, prized as much for its longevity as for its structural elegance."
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with roasted game, mushroom and truffle dishes, aged Pecorino, and rich, slow-cooked red meats such as beef Wellington or a Sunday roast. Its firm tannins mean it is best avoided with delicate dishes like seafood, salads, or poultry.
When to drink it
Ideal for milestone celebrations, formal dinners, or as the centerpiece of a serious collector's tasting.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Brunello (Sangiovese Grosso)
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- Roughly $650-1,000 (about ¥100,000-150,000) for recent releases at retail, rising to $1,800+ (¥250,000+) for older, well-aged vintages.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made only in exceptional vintages, using grapes sourced exclusively from the estate's oldest vines (25+ years old). Fermented with indigenous yeasts, then aged roughly 3 years in large, neutral Slavonian oak casks before further bottle aging — the wine is typically released about 6-7 years after harvest.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does it taste like?
- Aromas of wild berry, rose, dried cherry, leather, tobacco and balsamic notes lead into a palate of dark fruit, black pepper and baking spice, framed by firm, polished tannins and bright acidity.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Roasted game, mushroom and truffle dishes, aged Pecorino, and rich red meats. It is not ideal with delicate dishes such as seafood, salads, or poultry.
- How long should it age before drinking?
- It is made for the long haul — the wine is generally not approachable until at least a decade after release, and top vintages can continue developing beautifully for 30-50+ years.
- How should I serve it?
- Decant for 2-3 hours and serve at 16-18°C to let the complex bouquet fully open up.
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