Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006

Biondi-Santi is one of the worlds most revered producers and is more or less the founder of the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.

They remain to this day as arguably the most prestigious producer in the region.

The estate is known for its unswerving adherence to traditional production methods, using long fermentations with native yeasts and ageing periods.

For their Brunellos this is in resin-lined cement tanks, while the riserva is fermented in wooden vats.

Large Slavonian oak is primarily used for maturation, as well as a few barrels dating back to the 19th century

Vintage 2006

Exceptional harvest at Il Greppo.

Winter and spring were cold and wet.

July and August warm and dry with rainfalls at regular intervals. September was very dry with considerable temperature range.

The Harvest began on September 10th with dry and cold weather.

Grapes were healthy, with thick skins and rich in colour.

The resulting must was rich in sugar, extracts, and acidity with 3,4 pH.

Vinification in red under controlled temperature, the wine was drawn off after 15 days.Uncork, remove a small amount of wine from the bottle and allow to aerate for at least 8 hours before serving.Organic Characteristics:Colour:intense, brilliant ruby redBouquet:intense, with nuances of vanilla and withered roseTaste:

harmonic, great structure and body, warm, perfect balance between tannins and acidity, savoury and persistent