COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Sangiovese Grosso
PRODUCER
Biondi Santi
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016 originates from the Biondi-Santi estate in Montalcino, Tuscany, a region renowned for its Sangiovese. The estate is historically significant as the originator of Brunello di Montalcino, with its first bottling dating back to 1888. This particular wine is made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, utilizing the estate's own clone, BBS11. The vineyards are situated at high altitudes on terraced slopes with poor, galestro-rich soil, contributing to the wine's distinct character. The 2016 vintage is recognized as an exceptional year for Montalcino, offering a wine with considerable aging potential and a profound expression of its terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€665
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Biondi-Santi is credited with creating Brunello di Montalcino.
Fact 02
Uses a proprietary Sangiovese clone, 'BBS11'.
Fact 03
Estate vineyards include vines over 80 years old.
Fact 04
The estate holds reserves of its first Brunello from 1888.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016 is produced using 100% Sangiovese Grosso from the estate's own clone, BBS11. The vineyards are managed using natural viticulture. Following harvest, the grapes undergo traditional vinification, likely involving extended maceration to extract desirable compounds. The wine is then aged for an extended period in large, seasoned oak barrels, a practice that contributes to its structure, complexity, and aging potential. This meticulous process is designed to highlight the unique characteristics of the Sangiovese grape and the Montalcino terroir.
