COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sangiovese Grosso
PRODUCER
Biondi-Santi International
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino 2020 is a distinguished Italian red wine from the renowned Biondi-Santi estate in Tuscany, crafted from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes. It falls under the Rosso di Montalcino DOC appellation, sharing the esteemed terroir and producer philosophy of its Brunello counterpart. The estate, with a history dating back to the late 19th century, is a pioneer in the region, dedicated to expressing the unique character of Sangiovese Grosso. The 2020 vintage benefited from a balanced growing season, resulting in grapes with a harmonious blend of fruit, tannins, and acidity. This wine is produced from the estate's younger vineyards, offering a vibrant expression of the Montalcino terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€100
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Biondi-Santi is widely considered the inventor of Brunello di Montalcino.
Fact 02
This Rosso di Montalcino is made from the estate's younger Sangiovese Grosso vines.
Fact 03
The wine is aged for 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels.
Fact 04
The 2020 vintage received high scores from major wine critics.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino 2020 is produced using traditional red wine vinification methods. Grapes are fermented in cement vats at controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels. The grapes are sourced from the estate's younger vineyards, which benefit from the same terroir as the Brunello vineyards, characterized by clay and limestone soils. The 2020 vintage experienced a mild winter, a cool spring with temperature fluctuations, a rainy June, and warm, dry summer months with good diurnal variation, leading to a harvest that began on September 9th.
