Biondi-Santi Story
It is a rare phenomenon that a wine can trace its origins to a single man. Brunello di Montalcino, however, owes its existence to Ferruccio Biondi Santi who in 1888 invented Brunello. Later generations of this enlightened family include such talented winemakers as Tancredi and Franco Biondi Santi. Today Biondi-Santi continues to produce wines renowned for their elegance and extraordinary longevity. Located just south-east of Montalcino, the winery spreads over 32 hectares of vineyards on soils rich in galestro rock and marl – perfect for the cultivation of Sangiovese Grosso. Defenders of a rich enological heritage, Biondi-Santi continues to employ a natural viticulture and traditional vinicultural methods to highlight the wine’s unique characteristics, or tipicità.
History
Biondi-Santi, founded in 1865 by the visionary Ferruccio Biondi Santi, is a cornerstone of Italian winemaking and a beacon of excellence in Montalcino, Tuscany. It is a rare phenomenon for a wine to owe its very existenc...
Vineyards
Located just two miles from the town of Montalcino, Il Greppo sits on a 47-hectare parcel of land. The oldest vines on the property are over 80 years old, dating back to 1930.
In 1988, Franco Biondi Santi began an enorm...
Winemaking
Thanks to the meticulous cultivation and clonal selection of the different generations, the Brunello Biondi-Santi, or BBS11, became an officially recognized and registered clone – the first to be named after a single pro...
Biographies
Tuscany
One of Italy’s most renowned wine regions, Tuscany is celebrated for its diverse climate, from rolling hills to the coastline, creating ideal conditions for Sangiovese.
With a winemaking heritage spanning centuries, it produces iconic reds like Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino, along with vibrant whites like Vermentino.
