{"title":"Biondi Santi","description":"\u003cp\u003eBiondi Santi is a historic Tuscan winery founded in 1880, famous for creating Brunello di Montalcino, one of Italy's most iconic wines. Located at Tenuta Greppo, the winery is renowned for its traditional philosophy and rigorous quality control, passed down through generations. Biondi Santi wines are known for their longevity, elegance, and ability to express the unique terroir of Montalcino, with a limited production that ensures excellence in every bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-docg-il-greppo-sangiovese-grosso-rossi-biondi-santi","title":"Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Il Greppo - Biondi-Santi Sangiovese Grosso Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense garnet red with ruby reflections, typical of mature Brunellos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and refined, with notes of ripe red fruit such as cherry and plum, followed by hints of violet, sweet spices, tobacco, and leather. Balsamic nuances and hints of forest floor emerge, adding to its olfactory depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant and structured, with well-integrated and persistent tannins. On the palate, it offers a pleasant combination of freshness and structure, with a balance between lively acidity and notes of red fruit, licorice, and spices. The finish is long, with mineral hints that reflect the terroir of Montalcino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\/20° C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect with red meat dishes, game, braised meats, and roasts. Ideal with aged cheeses, such as Tuscan pecorino, and mushroom or truffle-based dishes. It can also accompany flavorful first courses like pappardelle with wild boar ragù.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Brunello di Montalcino Il Greppo is born on hilly terrain characterized by soils rich in galestro and alberese, which give the wine a marked minerality and a complex tannic structure. The climate of Montalcino, with cold winters and hot summers, fosters a slow and uniform ripening of the grapes, ensuring wines of great longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes are harvested manually and carefully selected. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled concrete vats, followed by a long aging process of over 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, which imparts elegance and complexity to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Il Greppo by Biondi Santi is an iconic wine, a symbol of Tuscan tradition and excellence. It is produced by the historic Biondi Santi winery, a pioneer of Brunello, which has managed to keep the distinctive characteristics of the Sangiovese Grosso grown in Montalcino intact. This wine represents an example of classicism and longevity, capable of evolving and improving with age. Its distinctive characteristics and rigorous vineyard selection make it a wine of great personality and prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e DOCG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and scores:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine Enthusiast: 98 points, describing it as a wine with a complex and refined bouquet, with notes of rose, iris, and wild red fruits, supported by well-integrated tannins and lively acidity. The wine was praised for its aging potential, recommended between 2021 and 2033\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate: 96 points, appreciating the structure and evolutionary capacity of the wine, estimating its longevity until 2045\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Wine Spectator: 92 points, with positive comments on the wine's elegant character and aromatic profile, although slightly less enthusiastic than other reviews. Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com: 97 points, highlighting the freshness, hints of raspberry and blueberry, and the aromatic complexity that characterizes this vintage. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVinum Wine Magazine: 94 points, with notes highlighting the complexity and finesse of the tannic structure and the long aging potential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Product images are for illustrative purposes only; the label design or bottle shape may vary depending on the vintage or winery restyling. Order fulfillment is guaranteed, and purely aesthetic differences do not entitle the customer to free returns (more details on the Terms and Conditions page).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biondi Santi","offers":[{"title":"2015 \/ 75 cl","offer_id":54267004682588,"sku":"8024761000453","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2013 \/ 75 cl","offer_id":49566417486172,"sku":"8054187510526","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2011 \/ 75 cl","offer_id":54266987938140,"sku":"8021019000036","price":192.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/0617\/8908\/files\/2013.03.29.02.13.504958.jpg?v=1742931192"},{"product_id":"sassoalloro-igt-sangiovese","title":"Sassoalloro IGT - Sangiovese","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Scansano, Grosseto, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sangiovese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e: a wine with a brilliant ruby red colour with more purplish hues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e: The nose opens with fresh, fruity notes, enriched by pleasant hints of violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e: on the palate it is soft and velvety with an extremely long finish. 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