{"title":"Biondi Santi","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino online. Legendary Italian wines crafted from Sangiovese, prized for structure, balance, and long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2021-biondi-santi-rosso-di-montalcino-750ml","title":"2021 Biondi Santi Rosso di Montalcino 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"block w-1600 text-xxs font-plaak text-biege uppercase tracking-[.1em] font-semibold\"\u003eOriginally this wine was known as “Brunello Etichetta Bianca” and was renamed Rosso di Montalcino in 1983 when the DOC was established. Faithful to the style that characterizes all Biondi-Santi wines, the Rosso is distinguished by its fragrant and fruity soul, which makes it perfect to taste even at a young age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"block w-1600 text-xxs font-plaak text-biege uppercase tracking-[.1em] font-semibold\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"block w-1600 text-xxs font-plaak text-biege uppercase tracking-[.1em] font-semibold\"\u003eThe Rosso di Montalcino 2021 was produced through a careful selection of grapes from the estate's vineyards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"block w-1600 text-xxs font-plaak text-biege uppercase tracking-[.1em] font-semibold\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"block w-1600 text-xxs font-plaak text-biege uppercase tracking-[.1em] font-semibold\"\u003eThe 2021 harvest was characterized by an autumn and winter with mild temperatures and abundant rainfall, while spring brought an episode of frost on April 6th. From April to mid-August, rainfall decreased dramatically, which caused drought conditions. Summer was characterized by hot temperatures and particular humidity conditions while at the end of August, thanks to temperature variations and some beneficial rainfall, the perfect conditions occurred to complete the ripening of the grapes before harvesting. The harvest began on September 9th.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"block w-1600 text-xxs font-plaak text-biege uppercase tracking-[.1em] font-semibold\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"block w-1600 text-xxs font-plaak text-biege uppercase tracking-[.1em] font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e: Biondi Santi \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sangiovese \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\/Country\u003c\/strong\u003e: Italy, Tuscany \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"block w-1600 text-xxs font-plaak text-biege uppercase tracking-[.1em] font-semibold\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"This is an epic vintage that has been expertly interpreted by the Biondi-Santi winemaking team. The 2021 Rosso di Montalcino has impressive complexity and finesse, the result of many complicated blending decisions. The wine remains on the shy side at the moment and will need a few more years of bottle age before its full bouquet comes into focus. The wine is essentially linear and sharp with firm structure, seething energy and bright red fruit. The vintage was warm, dry and luminous. The Sangiovese harvest started on the 9th of September.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Monic Larner\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erobertparker.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Distinctly savory, the 2021 Rosso di Montalcino wafts up with a dark and earthy blend of flowery underbrush and balsam herbs, giving way to dried black cherries. This is surprisingly energetic and spry, with depths of tart red berry fruits enlivened by a core of zesty acidity. Its minerality comes forward through the finish, mixing with nuances of lavender and plum. The 2021 tapers off structured and long yet still remarkably fresh. This is a Rosso who dreamt of being a Brunello. Very nice.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92+ Points Eric Guido\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evinous.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736183566699,"sku":"SK31582541","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Biondi-Santi-Rosso__88779.1734759854_463d07b9-9c9f-4809-baed-97e9d9233252.jpg?v=1767589103"},{"product_id":"2021-biondi-santi-brunello-di-montalcino-magnum-1-5l","title":"2018 Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Magnum 1.5L","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018 Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Magnum Original Timber Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Biondi-Santi flagship wine, the Brunello di Montalcino embodies the spirit of Tenuta Greppo and the signature style of our winemakers, forged over 150 years of history with its balanced combination of fresh elegance, depth and aristocratic personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2018 was a quite cool year, characterized by abundant rainfalls which accompanied the entire growth cycle of the vine. Overall, the summer saw temperatures below average. Just before harvesting the grapes from our high-altitude vineyards a week of healthy wind from the north contributed to drying vines and grapes, preparing them for picking. Harvest started on September 16th and lasted for 8 days with a careful selection of the best bunches.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"block w-1600 text-xxs font-plaak text-biege uppercase tracking-[.1em] font-semibold\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"block w-1600 text-xxs font-plaak text-biege uppercase tracking-[.1em] font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e: Biondi Santi \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sangiovese \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\/Country\u003c\/strong\u003e: Italy, Tuscany \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"block w-1600 text-xxs font-plaak text-biege uppercase tracking-[.1em] font-semibold\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"block w-1600 text-xxs font-plaak text-biege uppercase tracking-[.1em] font-semibold\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Deeper, darker and more sensual than the Annata, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva entices with a whiff of lavender and sage before giving way to dried cherry, cedar dust, worn leather and spice. It's surprisingly lifted and finessed, with a salty core of savory minerals to offset its ripe wild berry fruits. A jolt of stimulating acidity maintains harmony throughout. It finishes with admirable length and a saline character, leaving hints of licorice that fade slowly. Despite the growing season, the 2018 comes across as a classic in the making, showing the structure and balance required throughout to promote cellaring. Sadly, production totaled only 8,000 bottles.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(97+) ERIC GUIDO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"The 2018 Biondi Santi Brunello shows the winery’s hallmark finesse that French investment group EPI, owners of the historic estate since 2017, have scrupulously preserved thanks to the passion and determination of a great on-site team. It also shows the finesse of the vintage, starting with its heady aromas of wild rose, dark spice, forest berry and eucalyptus. It’s refined and linear, delivering juicy red cherry, star anise and hints of dried herb that dance across the palate before closing on a note of bitter orange. Bright acidity and taut, refined tannins provide balance and polished support. Showing youthful tension, this will age well for years. Drink 2028–2038\" - (\u003cstrong\u003e98) KERIN O'KEEFE\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736183599467,"sku":"SK53861564","price":1289.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Biondi-Santi-Brunello-Magnum.jpg?v=1767589104"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/collections\/Biondi_Santi.webp?v=1768888576","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/collections\/biondi-santi.oembed","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}