Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1995

Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1995

Biondi-Santi is one of the world’s 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 1995

Exceptional harvest.

The climate was favourable:

• The winter was very cold, the spring was moderately rainy, July and August were dry. August had two restoring rain falls on mid month.
• September was rainy.
•  The harvest was hot and dry, it began on October 3rd.

4Grapes were mature with a good balance between the skins and the must.

The must had good colour and was rich in acidity, sugar and extract.

Only grapes that come from the Estate vineyards are vinified. Uncork and pour out a bit of wine from the bottles at least 8 hours before serving.

Vinification:

• in red, controlled temperature

Refining in bottle:

• at least six months

Organic Characteristics:

Colour:

• brilliant ruby red , very intense,with light orange reflections

Bouquet:

• intense with nuances of vanilla and vines in bloom

Taste:

• Harmonic,sapid, great body and structure
• warm, good equilibrium between tannins and acidity, very persistent