Biondi Santi Rosso di Montalcino 2021
The Wine
Produced from their youngest vines, fermented in cement vats and aged for 12 months in oak barrels. This is the signature style of their high-altitude vineyards. Juicy notes of red berry fruits and plums with hints of violets and Mediterranean herbs. Vibrant on the palate with a distinct fruity character. It can be enjoyed in its early years.
17++/20 Walter Spelling, Jancisrobinson.com 'Tasted from a freshly opened bottle without decanting or aeration: Just mid ruby. A tad dusty and closed on the nose just hinting at redcurrant. Minerally tingle and brooding perfumed cherry, but balsamic more than fruity. Becomes more complex yet still remaining a little aloof. I don't think anyone tasting this could accuse Biondi-Santi of a radical change. Very tight and closed on the palate with subdued red fruit that right now is determined by plenty of acidity. Finely sculpted, marzipan-like tannins that take the lead on the finish. Very tight, compact and embryonic.
Day 2: Classy, perfumed cherry and raspberry nose with a sweet balsamic note. Still a little austere and with plenty of acidity on the palate yet transparent and fluid and with the tannins having softened out and integrated.
Day 3: The nose has opened up further and no signs of oxidation whatsoever. Subtle marasca-cherry nose with a cool-climate edge. Understated and balanced, fresh and the tannins now super-fine.
92 Pts Vinous '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.'
The Details
Variety - Sangiovese
Country - Italy
Region - Tuscany
Sub Region - Montalcino
Extra - Cork
Year - 2021
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Biondi-Santi is one of the most recognisable labels within the Brunello di Montalcino DOC. Generation after generation, the family has always experimented in both vineyards and cellar, creating Brunello's signature style at the same time. Increasing vine density, lowering yields to concentrate flavours in the grapes, the use of native yeasts and barrel ageing were some of the methods they were the first to adopt in the area.
