Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2004

Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2004

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 2004

Exceptional vintage.

The Spring was cold and wet. June, July and August warm and dry with considerable temperature range and rain falls at regular intervals.

September was cold and dry.

The harvest started on September 20th…!and was cold and dry.

Grapes were healthy, with thick skins and rich in colour.

The must resulted rich in sugar, extract and acidity, with a low Ph.

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

Ageing:

• 3 years in Slavonian oak casks

Organic Characteristics:

Colour:

• intense, brillant ruby red

Bouquet:

• intense, with nuances of vanilla and withered rose

Taste:

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

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