2019 Biondi-Santi Tenuta Greppo Annata Brunello di Montalcino

Some wines are legendary because they are rare. Others are legendary because they changed the history of wine forever. Biondi-Santi belongs to the latter. Widely recognized as the birthplace of Brunello di Montalcino, the estate traces its roots to the late 1800s, when Ferruccio Biondi-Santi isolated a unique clone of Sangiovese Grosso and demonstrated that it could produce wines capable of aging for decades. Today, Tenuta Greppo remains one of Italy's most iconic estates, setting the benchmark for elegance, longevity, and tradition in Brunello. The 2019 Annata Brunello di Montalcino is crafted from 100% Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello), grown on the estate's historic vineyards surrounding Montalcino. The elevated vineyards, galestro soils, and Mediterranean climate create ideal conditions for producing wines with remarkable balance, freshness, and complexity. Unlike many modern Brunellos that emphasize richness, Biondi-Santi has always championed finesse, purity, and the ability to evolve gracefully over generations.