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.
Wine Spectator
95 Points
2018
"This red is all about finesse, its strawberry, cherry, currant and floral flavors framed by a streak of flinty mineral and light spice notes. Not showy but delivers terrific harmony and a superlong aftertaste."
— Bruce Sanderson, 2025