Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Annata 2018

Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Annata 2018

A timeless expression from the historic estate that defined Brunello di Montalcino, Biondi-Santi’s Annata 2018 embodies elegance, restraint, and extraordinary longevity. Crafted from the estate’s prized Sangiovese Grosso clones grown on the higher-elevation vineyards of Tenuta Greppo, this wine reflects a classical philosophy focused on purity, balance, and terroir over power.

The 2018 vintage opens with refined aromatics of sour cherry, red currant, and wild strawberry, layered with notes of rose petal, orange peel, and dried Mediterranean herbs. Subtle nuances of tea leaf, sweet spice, and crushed stone emerge with air. On the palate, the wine is light- to medium-bodied by modern standards, with vibrant acidity, finely etched tannins, and a graceful, linear structure. Flavors of red fruit, savory earth, and mineral tones lead into a long, delicately persistent finish.

More restrained and transparent than many contemporary Brunellos, the 2018 Annata is a wine of intellectual beauty and remarkable aging potential, rewarding patience rather than immediate power.

Grape: 100% Sangiovese Grosso

Region: Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

Producer: Biondi-Santi (Tenuta Greppo)

Style: Classical, elegant, long-lived

Pairing: Veal, roast chicken, mushroom dishes, aged Pecorino Toscano

Cellaring: Best from 2026; capable of aging through 2045+

A pure, historically faithful Brunello that captures the soul of Montalcino and the enduring legacy of Biondi-Santi.