{"product_id":"2020-biondi-santi-tenuta-greppo-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-magnum-1-5l","title":"2020 Biondi-Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Magnum 1.5L","description":"\u003ch3\u003e1.5L Magnum Bottle. Minor Neck label Damage.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Biondi-Santi flagship wine, Brunello di Montalcino embodies the spirit of Tenuta Greppo and the signature style of its winemakers, forged over more than 150 years of history. Presented here in the rare 1.5L Magnum format, the 2020 is produced exclusively from selected Sangiovese grown in the estate's proprietary vineyards, delivering a classically proportioned Brunello defined by finesse, freshness and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 season began with a mild, dry winter followed by a cool spring with pronounced day-night temperature variations. June rainfall provided valuable water reserves before warm, dry conditions arrived in July and August. Strong diurnal variation helped maintain vine balance and aromatic development, while refreshing rain at the end of August preceded harvest, which began on 9 September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Brunello was produced exclusively from an accurate selection of Sangiovese from selected parcels within Biondi-Santi's proprietary vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was vinified in oak casks, concrete and stainless steel using only indigenous yeasts from Biondi-Santi's proprietary vineyards. It was subsequently aged for 24 months in Slavonian oak casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiondi-Santi:\u003c\/strong\u003e “This exquisitely classic Brunello di Montalcino immediately impresses with its superb finesse. Its clean-edged, ethereal nose offers fresh-picked cherry, redcurrant and pomegranate interwoven with rose petals and violets, while also hinting at wild herbs, orange zest, and Asian spices. Crisp acidity animates a classically proportioned palate, while magisterially sculpted tannins lend structure and energy.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted November 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrinking window: 2025–2045.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinum Wine Magazine — 97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Der Ahnherr des Brunello kommt ein Jahr später auf den Markt als die meisten seiner Kollegen. Auch im warmen Jahr 2020 mit Regenfällen zur rechten Zeit überzeugt er mit seiner Waldfruchtaromatik und den dezenten Noten von getrockneten Blumen, Kräutern und Leder; die rassige Säure und die frischen Tannine sorgen für die präzise Evolution bis ins lange Fruchtfinale.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted February 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrinking window: 2029–2038.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFalstaff — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Bright ruby with a fine garnet sheen. Notes of crunchy cherries on the nose, with some pickled anchovies and blood orange, cedar wood in the background. Lots of fine fruit on the palate, opens with grippy tannins, juicy, velvety on the finish, open and accessible.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted March 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted June 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrinking window: 2028–2045.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiondi-Santi is one of the historic names of Tuscany and is closely associated with the origins of Brunello di Montalcino. The family's connection with Brunello dates to the 19th century, and Ferruccio Biondi Santi produced the first wine officially labelled “Brunello di Montalcino” in 1888.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historic Tenuta Greppo estate lies at 564 metres above sea level near Montalcino. Biondi-Santi's vineyards comprise 32 hectares of Sangiovese across five plots. 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