Biondi-Santi is one of the most notable families in the wine world, and perhaps the most notable in Italy. Credited with inventing modern day Brunello, the Biondi Santi family was a pioneer in producing wines for aging. By the mid-1940's Biondi Santi was the only producer on record producing Brunello, having declared only four vintages since 1888. Their success paved the way for other producers and today there are over 200. The Biondi Santi family's continual commitment to the development of their vines through innovative microclimatic studies and generations of vine cloning make them among the most elite producers of Brunello to this day.
Bill Bender
This was reticent and quite closed, but it clearly has the class and power to go 20+ years and improve exponentially. Bottle from @Matthew Beckman who graciously contributed both an ‘06 and an ‘07 from this Brunello giant.
This was reticent and quite closed, but it clearly has the class and power to go 20+ years and improve exponentially. Bottle from @Matthew Beckman who graciously contributed both an ‘06 and an ‘07 from this Brunello giant.
9.2Robert Gomez
Complex and classic. Red fruit, dried savory herb, tomato leaf, leather, anise,
Complex and classic. Red fruit, dried savory herb, tomato leaf, leather, anise,
10Mo Cherry
New placement
New placement
9.8Louis Schofield
Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars
Ripper. Bittersweet, ripe tannins, so Italian, perfect.
Ripper. Bittersweet, ripe tannins, so Italian, perfect.
9.9Taylor Rex Robertson
Still is my fave, not even close to anything else
Still is my fave, not even close to anything else
10Alvaro Bustillos
Greg thomas jesus o jaimec
Greg thomas jesus o jaimec
9.3Austin Anderson
Medium-bodied. Earthy and mellow. Musty and dry.
Medium-bodied. Earthy and mellow. Musty and dry.
9.6Michael Greene
Just delicious. What Brunello should be. Not quite at the level of some of the Poggio Di Sotto wines, but that's rare air.
Just delicious. What Brunello should be. Not quite at the level of some of the Poggio Di Sotto wines, but that's rare air.
9.4Marco B.
Biondi Santi Riserva 2006
Biondi Santi Riserva 2006
9.8Bob Bergonzi
Un bimbo ma promette benissimo!
Un bimbo ma promette benissimo!
8.7Location
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