Overview
Originally known as Biondi-Santi's “White Label Brunello”, this wine took the name Rosso di Montalcino when the DOC was established in 1983. It reflects the signature character of the estate's high-altitude vineyards, combining vibrant freshness and distinctive fruit with an approachable expression designed to be enjoyed at a younger age.
Vintage
The 2022 season was marked by exceptional drought and heat. A dry, warm autumn was followed by a winter with limited rainfall, while spring remained dry as temperatures gradually increased into a hot summer. Rainfall during the second half of August, together with favourable temperature variation, provided optimal conditions for ripening. Harvest began unusually early on 31 August.
Vineyard
The 2022 Rosso was produced from an accurate selection of grapes from Biondi-Santi's proprietary vineyards.
Winemaking
The 2022 Rosso di Montalcino was aged for 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels.
Producer Tasting Notes
Biondi-Santi: “From an exceptional year in terms of drought and heat waves, a Rosso with a very round, intense, leafy and dried character. The nose is fruit driven at the beginning: lots of cherry, black berries, saturated and dark fruit. Then spice, blue flowers, mint. The palate is succulent even if very rich, delivering Morello cherry, blood orange, star anise sensations. Tannins are tight but fine-grained, the acidity tangy, and helps to keep the wine balanced and in tension. The finish is layered and outstretched.”
Critic Reviews
Orazio Campoli — 96 Points
“The Biondi Santi Rosso is the perfect introduction to the estate's legendary style. Sourced from younger vines at Tenuta Greppo, this is a serious, pedigreed wine, not a simple Rosso. The 2022 is bright and energetic, with classic notes of sour cherry, wild rose, and a distinct stony minerality. It's a wine defined by silky tannins and the hallmark saline acidity of the house. Aged in large Slavonian oak, it offers a true glimpse into the Biondi Santi magic and will age gracefully for a decade or more.”
Tasted October 2025
Wine Enthusiast — 95 Points
“The Biondi Santi Rosso di Montalcino does everything the category should, over-delivering in terms of sophistication, depth, and simple pleasure. What a stellar way to get a taste of the magic that comes from the historic Tenuta Greppo.”
Tasted May 2026
Decanter — 93 Points
Tasted June 2025
Drinking window: 2025–2030.
Producer
Biondi-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.
The 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. The estate has played an important role in the development of Brunello, including the selection of the BBS11 Sangiovese clone registered by Franco Biondi Santi in 1977.
Specifications
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Vintage: 2022
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Producer: Tenuta Biondi-Santi
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Grape: 100% Sangiovese
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Region: Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Classification: Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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Alcohol: 14%
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Sweetness: Dry
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Maturation: 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels
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Drinking Window: 2025–2030
