Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Greppo 2020

Biondi Santi Greppo 2020, the elegance of Sangiovese

There is a pairing in the Brunello di Montalcino Greppo 2020 that I particularly love: brilliant red fruit, a firm backbone and fine tannins that hint at good years ahead in the cellar. Made from Sangiovese, this Biondi Santi wine can be enjoyed in its youth for its energy, or it can be kept to reveal deeper nuances. The average score of 96/100 noted by experts offers a reference point, without replacing the pleasure of discovering it at your own pace.

Greppo, a Brunello story from Montalcino

The Biondi Santi estate is located in Montalcino, in Tuscany. Its history begins in the mid-19th century, when Clemente Santi founded the property. Known for his scientific knowledge and his work, he adopted an approach to winemaking that helped produce some of the first reds designed for long aging. Today, Franco Biondi Santi leads the estate, with his two children set to carry on the family story. Here, the name Greppo refers to the property from which the grapes for this Brunello come.

The wine is made from Sangiovese Grosso, then aged for at least 36 months in Slavonian oak casks. In the glass, the tasting highlights aromas and flavors of bright red cherry and crushed wild berries. The palate is full and well rounded, yet it keeps its structure: the firm backbone and fine tannins extend the fruit rather than erasing it. This balance makes the vintage approachable for curious drinkers right now, while suggesting a favorable evolution over time. As it matures, the youthful fruit profile may give way to notes of dried herbs, leather, dark chocolate and earth, with a lasting finish. If you open it today, plan for an hour of decanting; if you choose to keep it, the available guidance envisions cellaring of up to 25 years.

At the table, or for a patient tasting

I would serve it with a dish of character, for example a roast, a braised meat or roasted mushrooms: the generous body and the tannins should accompany these flavors without masking the fruit. You can also make it the center of a tasting where you take the time to follow its evolution in the glass, then imagine what a few years in the cellar will bring to its cherry and berry notes. For a bottle opened now, let it breathe before sitting down to eat. And if you prefer to wait, the Greppo 2020 gives you a reason to be patient, carried by its structure and by the nuances that will emerge with age.