Biondi Santi, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions all wrapped in a serious

all wrapped in a serious

a wonderfully broad array of spice elements

trying to polish the tannins and keep the juiciness and avoid excessive tannins

the 2018 Cote Rotie la Cote Blonde features elegant hints of mixed herbs entwined around bold boysenberry fruit

the 2000 is quite enjoyable tonight

Biondi Santi, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions all wrapped in a seriousThe second Riserva personally overseen by Franco Biondi Santi arrived in a moderate season, with rainfalls in June and August, and a warm and dry July and September. This bottle was refilled once by Franco in either 2000 or 2001, according to the estate. The nose is savoury and full of complexity, with pot pourri, tarmac and a nutty note. On the palate it shows a bit of the more rustic style of the 1970s, with grainy tannins and firm acidity, yet with