
Biondi-Santi
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva
Produced for the first time in 1888, the Biondi-Santi Riserva was the first Brunello di Montalcino in history, and even today it is an extraordinary event when a new vintage of Riserva is announced at Tenuta Greppo, the Biondi-Santi main estate. Renowned for its extraordinary longevity, this rare wine has been released only 43 times from 1888 till today and each production is extremely limited. Riserva is traditionally produced with grapes coming from only the oldest vineyards, of more than 25 years of age.
The grapes for Biondi-Santi Riserva are sourced exclusively from the estate’s oldest vineyards, situated in the heart of Tuscany’s Montalcino region. These vineyards, planted with Sangiovese Grosso—the noble clone of Sangiovese—are carefully tended to and cultivated with a focus on sustainability and traditional practices. The soils are rich in clay and limestone, providing ideal conditions for slow, balanced ripening. The estate's high-altitude sites benefit from significant diurnal temperature variation, allowing the grapes to achieve optimal acidity and aromatic complexity. This unique terroir, combined with the age of the vines, imparts exceptional depth, structure, and longevity to the Riserva, making it a true reflection of Montalcino’s rich winemaking heritage.
- Region
- Tuscany
- Appellation
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva
- Varietal Composition
- Sangiovese
- Aging
- 3 years in Slavonian oak barrels.
- Alcohol
- 14%
The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a truly majestic wine. The bouquet is packed with intense fruity notes of black berries, pomegranate, and plums, intertwined with scents of Mediterranean herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and sage, rising from a carpet of forest floor. On the palate, the wine seduces with exuberant charm and caressing sweetness. The youthful tannins reveal its immense structure and contribute to creating a distinctive sensation of freshness which leads us towards a long-lingering, savory finish.
James Suckling
98 Points
2019
"A classy wine with restrained aromas of embers, incense, stony minerality, fresh violets, dried cherries, red currants, leaves and vibrant orange peel. Full-bodied and juicy on the palate, with firm acidity and tannins, a slightly chalky yet ripe texture and flavors of red cherries and graphite. Super-polished and cleansing finish. Outstanding tannins. Biondi-Santi is back! Drink or hold. It will last for decades."
— Aldo Fiordelli, 2026
Wine Spectator
98 Points
2019
"Intense and expressive, this red evokes plum, raspberry and cherry flavors accented by iron and tobacco. The mouthcoating tannins are dusty and inform the finish, with ample fruit up front that should offset these in the long run. The overriding impression is of elegance, yet patience is required. Best from 2030 through 2050. 1,067 cases imported."
— Bruce Sanderson, 2026


