Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Greppo 2008

Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Greppo 2008

Biondi Santi, 0,75 l - 13.92%
100% Sangiovese

HK$ 3,400.00
Price 
Rare product, out of stock

Tuscany - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Greppo 2008
The “Riserva” is produced from Greppo’s Sangiovese vineyards of over 25 years of age and is made only
in exceptionally good years. The “Riserva” is aged 36 months in Slavonian oak casks.
The basic characteristic of the Brunello of Greppo Biondi Santi is its longevity, even over a hundred years.

Colour

Intense, brillant ruby red

Bouquet

Intense, with nuances of vanilla and withered rose

Flavour

Harmonic, good structure, warm, balance between tannins and acidity. Sapid and persistent.

Pairing

Pasta
Meat
Game
Cheese

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Features

Name Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Greppo 2008
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Year 2008
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.92% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Origin Tenuta il Greppo - Montalcino (Siena)
Climate Exposure:south, south-east, east, north-east, north
Soil composition Various origins, rich in stones. The best are the ones rich in marl
Harvest harvesting late September
Vinification in red, controlled temperature
Ageing 3 years in Slavonian oak casks
Total acidity 6.60 gr/L
Residual sugars 1.80 gr/L
Dry extract 30.00 gr/L
Production year 11,866 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites

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Vintage

xtraWine
96/100 
2008
James Suckling
97/100 
2015
Vinous
95/100 
2015
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2013
Decanter
95/100 
2013
James Suckling
93/100 
2013
Robert Parker
96/100 
2013
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2013
Wine Spectator
92/100 
2013
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2012
James Suckling
95/100 
2012
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2010
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2010
James Suckling
97/100 
2010
Robert Parker
96/100 
2010
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2010
Wine Spectator
95/100 
2007
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2004
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2004
Robert Parker
94/100 
2004
Veronelli
 
3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years. 2004
Wine Spectator
92/100 
2004
Biondi Santi
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