Region: Tuscany, Italy

Vintage: 2017

Composition: 100% Sangiovese

History: It is a rare phenomenon that a wine can trace its origins to a single man. Brunello di Montalcino, however, owes his existence to Ferruccio Biondi-Santi and his fame to his family. Now in the seventh generation of winemakers, the Biondi-Santi family continues to produce wines renowned for their elegance and extraordinary longevity. Located in the heart of Montalcino, the Tenuta Greppo estate extends over 25 hectares of vineyards on soils rich in heavy stones and marl, perfect for growing Sangiovese Grosso. Defenders of a rich winemaking heritage, the family continues to use traditional winemaking methods that began over a century ago to bring out the unique characteristics of the wine.

Tasting Notes:

A lovely encounter of flowers and red berry fruits, the Rosso di Montalcino reveals fresh, energetic notes of cherries, blood oranges, pomegranate, violets and honey suckle, followed by balsamic sensations of kitchen herbs, liquorice root and menthol. The nose and palate are fully aligned as the crunchy tannins and lively acidity blend in with this Rosso’s impressive, levigated fruity core, leading us towards a savoury finish with long-lingering mineral notes.