Biondi Santi TENUTA GREPPO BIONDI SANTI Rosso di Montalcino 2023

Description

Biondi Santi Rosso di Montalcino is not merely a “second wine,” but a true expression of the elegance and finesse that have made Tenuta Greppo famous. Produced with the same Sangiovese Grosso grapes (Brunello BBS11, the family’s historic clonal selection) used for the Brunello, it comes from younger vines—generally between 5 and 10 years old—grown on the hillsides surrounding the estate, at an elevation ranging from 300 to 500 meters.

The winemaking process follows a rigorous and traditional approach, with spontaneous fermentation in vitrified concrete vats and aging in large Slavonian oak barrels for about 12 months. No aging in barriques, no concessions to trends: just time and patience to produce a wine that combines structure and drinkability with impeccable poise.

Biondi Santi’s Rosso stands out for its austere, vertical style, with restrained and crisp fruit. On the nose, there are notes of ripe cherry, dried flowers, forest floor, and light spices. On the palate, it is vibrant and fresh, with silky tannins and a savory, lingering finish. It is a wine capable of aging well, yet it is also surprisingly ready and enjoyable after just a few years.

Rather than a “lesser” red, it is a refined introduction to the Biondi Santi philosophy: precision, terroir, and aging potential