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Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2013

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Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2013 stands as a masterful expression of Tuscan heritage and viticultural excellence. Originating from the historic vineyards of Tenuta Greppo, nestled in the heart of Montalcino, this wine benefits from over 25 hectares of carefully nurtured vines planted in soils abundant with heavy stones and marl. This distinctive terroir is ideal for growing Sangiovese Grosso, imparting a remarkable minerality, vibrant structure, and exceptional aging potential to the wine.

The 2013 vintage reflects the Biondi Santi family's unwavering commitment to quality and tradition. Through generations of meticulous cultivation and innovative clonal selection, it gave rise to the officially recognized BBS11 clone, the first clone ever registered to a single producer. This achievement highlights the estate’s dedication to preserving the authenticity, purity, and prestige of Brunello di Montalcino.

Exclusively sourced from a premium private cellar, this Riserva is crafted from the finest barrels chosen for their elegance and depth. The wine reveals a deep ruby hue with garnet highlights, offering a complex bouquet of ripe cherry, wild berries, and delicate floral nuances, layered with subtle hints of vanilla, leather, and spice. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of vibrant acidity and refined tannins, culminating in a long, graceful finish that captures the essence of Montalcino’s unique terroir.

With its structured profile and intense aromatic complexity, the 2013 Riserva lends itself beautifully to extended cellar aging, promising evolving layers of sophistication and richness. This wine is an unparalleled testament to the tradition, prestige, and enduring legacy of one of Italy’s most esteemed varietals.

Celebrate the elegance and historic significance of Brunello di Montalcino through this outstanding release, a true icon that embodies the synergy of exceptional terroir, precise clonal innovation, and expert craftsmanship.

Variety
Sangiovese
Country
Italy
Vintage
2013
Bottle Size
750ml (Bottle)
Closure
Cork
Cellaring
15 Plus Years
Organic Substance
None
Oak Type
Slavonian
Style
Red


Lot # 035
System ID # 454095

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The Biondi-Santi 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a stunning wine from all points of view. Seamless integration and elegant complexity are what stand out, and it’s worth dedicating a few extra lines to the aromatic depth that is put so beautifully on display as the wine slowly unfolds. The bouquet starts off with wild cherry, earth, wet ash, crème de cassis and pruny chocolate. With extra time, there are hints of dried tobacco leaf, sandalwood and mossy forest floor. These lead to a fine tail of dried herb, bay leaf and a touch of rusty nail. The Riserva comes in numbered bottles, and I opened number 04277. To the palate, the wine is streamlined and silky with smooth tannins and a well-managed 13.5% alcohol content. The oak presence is reduced to a minimum, offering mild hints of spice and the delicate sandalwood or dried fig aroma I described above. Fresh acidity is the glue that gives the wine buoyancy and staying power. At this young stage, this 2013 vintage could be considered a bit shy or slow to start, but this will play out to great advantage in the long term as the wine continues its bottle evolution.
Aromas of forest berries, rose and camphor with whiffs of underbrush and new leather slowly take shape on this radiant red. Elegant to the point of being almost ethereal, it's still youthfully austere, featuring tangy cranberry, sour cherry, orange zest and star anise before a black tea finish. Tightly wound, refined tannins and bright acidity provide the framework. This needs several years or more to fully come together and develop to its full potential. Drink 2028–2048. *Cellar Selection*

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