Tenuta Greppo (Biondi-Santi)
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Delectable - this is the Riserva. Dining at Do Forni in Venice which won a Grand Award for its Wine List from Wine Spectator. They have amazing verticals of Cuvées like Sassicaia, Solaia, Gaja, Tignanello etc…and, of course, Biondi Santi. I was hoping to pick a Soldera but only a magnum left at a hideous price. An aged tawny rim, tinge of orange. Burnt orange peel and Georgie thought a note of rubber. An Animale/Gamey note which didn’t detract. Dried cherry, loamy notes like the previous night’s Salvioni. This is Brunello royalty which is ridiculously long lived. At 19 years of age this is infanticide for Biondi Santi. We visited the winery about 6 years ago where I bought a 2001 which hasn’t even entered its drinking window yet. Medium plus tannins. This was a special treat.
Delectable - this is the Riserva. Dining at Do Forni in Venice which won a Grand Award for its Wine List from Wine Spectator. They have amazing verticals of Cuvées like Sassicaia, Solaia, Gaja, Tignanello etc…and, of course, Biondi Santi. I was hoping to pick a Soldera but only a magnum left at a hideous price. An aged tawny rim, tinge of orange. Burnt orange peel and Georgie thought a note of rubber. An Animale/Gamey note which didn’t detract. Dried cherry, loamy notes like the previous night’s Salvioni. This is Brunello royalty which is ridiculously long lived. At 19 years of age this is infanticide for Biondi Santi. We visited the winery about 6 years ago where I bought a 2001 which hasn’t even entered its drinking window yet. Medium plus tannins. This was a special treat.
Aug 22nd, 2023
If you’re as big into Italian wines as I am, Biondi-Santi is a name you hear about, read about and then dream about someday getting the opportunity to experience. When I woke up this morning, I had no idea that today would be the day. After the LdH Rosado, I was already on cloud nine and then this gets low-key poured in my glass and for a moment, time stopped. Is this real life? In the glass, the wine looks like classic Brunello with a bright ruby color and a transparent core. And the experience was, in fact, just that: classic. The first impression was that this was a bit austere; a wine that liked the chase. With some gentle coaxing: bright red cherry fruits, dried herbs, black tea, orange bitters, dusty earth and a kiss of spice. As expected, the structure is significant with firm tannins and racy acidity. That being said, everything is perfect harmony. A wine I wish I could have spent the whole weekend with to be honest. This was paired with a simple tomato toast which was lovely and quite tasty. After this experience, it really comes as no surprise that this wine has been the model for the DOCG. A benchmark for sure.
If you’re as big into Italian wines as I am, Biondi-Santi is a name you hear about, read about and then dream about someday getting the opportunity to experience. When I woke up this morning, I had no idea that today would be the day. After the LdH Rosado, I was already on cloud nine and then this gets low-key poured in my glass and for a moment, time stopped. Is this real life? In the glass, the wine looks like classic Brunello with a bright ruby color and a transparent core. And the experience was, in fact, just that: classic. The first impression was that this was a bit austere; a wine that liked the chase. With some gentle coaxing: bright red cherry fruits, dried herbs, black tea, orange bitters, dusty earth and a kiss of spice. As expected, the structure is significant with firm tannins and racy acidity. That being said, everything is perfect harmony. A wine I wish I could have spent the whole weekend with to be honest. This was paired with a simple tomato toast which was lovely and quite tasty. After this experience, it really comes as no surprise that this wine has been the model for the DOCG. A benchmark for sure.
Mar 11th, 2022
At The French Laundry for 20th anniversary w/ family. Ethereal
At The French Laundry for 20th anniversary w/ family. Ethereal
Jun 27th, 2021
At 14, still a baby but drinking well. Miss Montalcino.
At 14, still a baby but drinking well. Miss Montalcino.
Nov 27th, 2020
Vibrant dancing velvety tannins. Red elegant berries unbelievable mouthfeels . Well balanced and perfect acidity. This one has another 50 to 75 years on it. Yum!!
Vibrant dancing velvety tannins. Red elegant berries unbelievable mouthfeels . Well balanced and perfect acidity. This one has another 50 to 75 years on it. Yum!!
Nov 22nd, 2019Soft and beautiful. Dark red stewed fruits. Perfect balance and so approachable nice bright explosive 🧨 body. This is what Brunello is!
Soft and beautiful. Dark red stewed fruits. Perfect balance and so approachable nice bright explosive 🧨 body. This is what Brunello is!
May 2nd, 2019
Remarkably approachable with much finesse for a 2012. Mr. D’Agata’s notes are spot-on. Thank you to Alan Cohen @Wilson Daniels. Cheers, mate.
Remarkably approachable with much finesse for a 2012. Mr. D’Agata’s notes are spot-on. Thank you to Alan Cohen @Wilson Daniels. Cheers, mate.
Mar 2nd, 2019Silly and supple. Young. Better day 2. Traditional Brunello. Love it!
Silly and supple. Young. Better day 2. Traditional Brunello. Love it!
Jan 15th, 2019
Delicate and refined but from the start and even after air seems to lack the focus and character of other well-made Brunellos.
Delicate and refined but from the start and even after air seems to lack the focus and character of other well-made Brunellos.
Nov 6th, 2018