Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2001 DOCG, Tenuta il Greppo, Biondi Santi (Tuscany)
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Brunello is synonymous with the name Biondi Santi, the first producer. Ferruccio, the grandfather of Franco Biondi Santi, was the first one in Montalcino to make a wine from a clone of Sangiovese called Sangiovese Grosso. The wine became known as Brunello. Tancredi followed in his footsteps and now Franco makes his Brunello like his father and grandfather before him.
This wine is produced from vines that are over 25 years old. It is made only in exceptional years. It is a very elegant and complex wine with cherry flavors and hints of tobacco and spice. This Brunello is a very traditional style wine and is aged in large Slovenian oak casks. It can last for many years. There are still bottles of the 1888 and 1891 at the winery. Franco Biondi Santi recommends that if you want to drink the 2001 now you should decant it at least four days in advance.
