BIONDI SANTI Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006
- SKU:
- 3355944
- UPC:
- 2310055883816
98 points “This is a stunning wine that absolutely merits this considerable score increase. Made when dottore Franco Biondi Santi was alive and very present in the winery this wine shows spectacular elegance and finesse.” – Wine Advocate
96 points “The 2006 is the more muscular expression hailing from a particularly warm dry year… This is very much in its youth with a long life ahead.” – Decanter Magazine
Biondi-Santi’s Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is only made in the very best vintages from vines that are at least 25 years old but some are closer to being octogenarians. Aged in Slavonian oak casks for 36 months this is a wine built to last. Biondi-Santi claim that it can mature for over 100 years but who is going to put that to the test? No Riserva was made in 2011 and the 2012 was held back so in the meantime the estate decided to release some rare older vintages such as this 2006. Over 13 years since the vintage it’s still youthful and elegant. Brimming with wild strawberries cherries spices cola dark chocolate orange zest beach pebbles balsamic barbeque smoke leather cedar and just a touch of menthol; it’s very much one of those wines to try before you die.
A truly historic name of Montalcino the Biondi-Santi family is one of the most revered winemaking dynasties in Italy. The Greppo vineyards have been in the family since 1800s. Currently supervising around 26 hectares of vines the estate is renowned for its classic ethereal and long-lived traditional style of Brunello. In fact many people regard Biondi-Santi as being the inventors of Brunello di Montalcino as we know it today.
In 2016 the fabled estate sold the majority of its shares to EPI Christopher Descours’ fashion-led luxury group that also owns Charles Heidsieck Piper-Heidsieck JM Weston Alain Figaret and Bonpoint. Jacopo Biondi-Santi and his son Tancredi remain actively involved but now with much more financial investment. Purest will however be collecting the older vintages.
SKU No.: 3355944
Style No.: 809732
Region: Tuscany
Grapes: Sangiovese
Closure: Cork
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 13.5%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
98 points “This is a stunning wine that absolutely merits this considerable score increase. Made when dottore Franco Biondi Santi was alive and very present in the winery this wine shows spectacular elegance and finesse.” – Wine Advocate
96 points “The 2006 is the more muscular expression hailing from a particularly warm dry year… This is very much in its youth with a long life ahead.” – Decanter Magazine
Biondi-Santi’s Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is only made in the very best vintages from vines that are at least 25 years old but some are closer to being octogenarians. Aged in Slavonian oak casks for 36 months this is a wine built to last. Biondi-Santi claim that it can mature for over 100 years but who is going to put that to the test? No Riserva was made in 2011 and the 2012 was held back so in the meantime the estate decided to release some rare older vintages such as this 2006. Over 13 years since the vintage it’s still youthful and elegant. Brimming with wild strawberries cherries spices cola dark chocolate orange zest beach pebbles balsamic barbeque smoke leather cedar and just a touch of menthol; it’s very much one of those wines to try before you die.
A truly historic name of Montalcino the Biondi-Santi family is one of the most revered winemaking dynasties in Italy. The Greppo vineyards have been in the family since 1800s. Currently supervising around 26 hectares of vines the estate is renowned for its classic ethereal and long-lived traditional style of Brunello. In fact many people regard Biondi-Santi as being the inventors of Brunello di Montalcino as we know it today.
In 2016 the fabled estate sold the majority of its shares to EPI Christopher Descours’ fashion-led luxury group that also owns Charles Heidsieck Piper-Heidsieck JM Weston Alain Figaret and Bonpoint. Jacopo Biondi-Santi and his son Tancredi remain actively involved but now with much more financial investment. Purest will however be collecting the older vintages.
SKU No.: 3355944
Style No.: 809732