{"product_id":"2019-biondi-santi-brunello-di-montalcino-liberty","title":"2019 Biondi-Santi, Brunello di Montalcino - Liberty","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut accordion_producer__roSqQ Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root accordion_producerAccordion__OujSI\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eFounders of the Brunello di Montalcino appellation, Biondi-Santi produced the first Brunello in history in 1888 at the hands of Ferruccio Biondi Santi. Since then, this fabled estate has ensured the excellency of its wines, known for their extreme longevity, through seven generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe 150-hectare property, which neighbours Costanti’s estate, comprises 32 hectares of vineyard split over five sites. Tenuta Greppo, at 500 metres above sea level, is where the historical winery and estate villa are situated and where the oldest plot, planted in 1936, is to be found. The other vineyard sites, Scarnacuoia, Pievecchia, I Pieri and Ribusuoli, are located respectively to the west, north, east and south-east of the town of Montalcino, all preserving a predominantly eastern exposition and high elevations. They are instrumental in preserving Biondi-Santi’s signature style, driven by elegance, fresh acidity and moderate alcohol. The oldest vineyards, aged over 25 years old, are the source of grapes for Biondi-Santi’s Riserva, while the 10 to 25-year-old vineyards are used for the Brunello di Montalcino and those younger than 10 years are used for the Rosso di Montalcino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eWhile the Brunello di Montalcino is fermented in concrete tanks, the Riserva is vinified in oak ‘tini’ (large conical wooden vats). Both are aged for 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks prior to bottling. The Brunello exhibits crunchy red fruits, an elegant, balsamic freshness, typical of Biondi-Santi and a structure of impeccable balance. Thanks to relatively cool summers the vines usually benefit from a long ripening season. The resulting Brunello is “Pure Verve” in the words of head winemaker Federico Radi. The Riserva shows all the elegance and tightly knit texture characteristic of the finest Biondi-Santi wines, where tannins and bright acidity go hand in hand alongside the concentrated and rich palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe gateway into the Biondi-Santi universe passes through the Rosso di Montalcino, a true standout in its category. Aged for 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks, the resulting wine offers brilliant fruit and is perfect for enjoying young, while preserving the typical Biondi-Santi depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eToday Biondi-Santi is owned by Christopher Descours, of Charles Heidsieck, Piper-Heidsieck, Rare Champagne and Château La Verrerie. He has entrusted the leadership of this famed estate to Tuscan-born Giampiero Bertolini and head winemaker Federico Radi. Together they aim to bring the heritage of this iconic winery into the future, exploring new peaks of excellence while preserving the estate's historic style and vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eBiondi-Santi own 26 hectares of vineyard split over four sites. The oldest of these plots – planted in 1930s - is “Il Greppo”, a 14-hectare vineyard located to the south of Montalcino at 550-564 metres above sea level. Vines here are planted in an amphitheatre shape on galestro soiled terraces. The four-hectare vineyard near the village of Pievecchia, north of Montalcino, was planted in 1970 on clay-rich soils, at an altitude of 250 metres above sea level. The third plot is Pieri, to the east of Montalcino, a seven–hectare vineyard planted in 1989 on poor soils with abundance of galestro and limestone, at 400–450 metres above sea level. The most recent vineyard – planted in 1999 – is the western facing one-hectare vineyard in Scarnacuoia, west of Montalcino, situated at 450 metres above sea level. This wine is made from a selection of Sangiovese vines in the Biondi Santi’s proprietary vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 vintage got off to a slow start with a cold and wet spring delaying shoot growth. The summer months brought hot and dry weather, interspersed with refreshing rain. More rain came at the end of a warm, dry August, bringing some much needed relief to the vines ahead of harvest, which started on September 14th.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe hand-harvested grapes underwent a five-step selection process: they were selected three times in the vineyards, then on the selection table and optical reader once at the winery. Fermentation took place with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks and vertical oak vats, at controlled temperatures. The wine was aged in Slavonian oak barrels for 30 months before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wine Tasting Adventure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56572785492346,"sku":null,"price":219.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4297\/9770\/files\/BrunellodiMontalcinoDOCG__250x500_977f5d71-4549-43dc-a6b1-fadadfb71445.jpg?v=1770735586","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-ta.co.uk\/products\/2019-biondi-santi-brunello-di-montalcino-liberty","provider":"Wine Tasting Adventure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}