2018 Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino

2018 Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino

2018 Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino Elegant, graceful and fine, the Biondi-Santi 2018 Rosso di Montalcino offers a delicate approach to the senses and it spreads over the palate with polished and silky intensity. The acidity is elevated in this vintage. A handful of historic producers in Montalcino are bringing the Rosso category up to the next level, and the venerable house of Biondi-Santi is one of them.This wine shows even ripening and is quite vibrant and tangy in terms of its acidity. In spectacular Sangiovese style, the wine ends with lingering tones of wild cherry, sweet earth, potting soil and perfumed violet.

A bright, vibrant red in the glass, the 2018 Rosso di Montalcino takes its time, slowly unfolding to show pretty roses and hints of cherry, leather and Tuscan dust. It’s silky and caressing on the palate, revealing outstanding purity with a vivid display of wild strawberry and minerals. The 2018 then takes a turn toward the savory side, becoming quite mineral yet remaining juicy and remarkably fresh for such a young Rosso.

Biondi-Santi is recognized as the finest Brunello and one of the great wines of the world. It has no equal in its ability to age, the complexity it achieves and the elegance and depth. Biondi-Santi was included as one of the Top Ten Wines Of The Century by the Wine Spectator. It is considered the first great red wine of Italy. The wine stans alone.

Today I bring you there smart buy the 2018 Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino. Made with the same grapes as the Brunello but in a more ready drinking, accessible younger and a great opportunity the experience the true greatness.