COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Biondi-Santi
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino 2021 is an Italian red wine from the Montalcino DOC in Tuscany. Produced by Biondi-Santi, a winery with a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century and recognized for pioneering Brunello di Montalcino, this wine is made from 100% Sangiovese, specifically the estate's proprietary BBS11 clone. It originates from the younger vines of the Tenuta Greppo estate, benefiting from the same unique terroir as their Brunello vineyards. The 2021 vintage was shaped by a varied growing season, with late-season rainfall contributing to optimal ripening.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€83
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Biondi-Santi is credited with creating the first Brunello di Montalcino in 1888.
Fact 02
Uses the estate's proprietary Sangiovese clone, BBS11.
Fact 03
Made from younger vines (typically under 10 years old) from the famed Tenuta Greppo.
Fact 04
Emphasizes organic and regenerative viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino 2021 is produced using 100% Sangiovese from younger vines. Fermentation occurs in cement tanks with wild yeasts for 15 days, with controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels. The estate practices organic and regenerative viticulture.
