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Red dry
Biondi-Santi Tenuta Greppo Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 1999 is a mature Tuscan red wine with a firm structure and expressive freshness. The character of this vintage is restrained—somewhat austere—yet it stands out for the depth and intensity of its aromas, as well as its longevity.
It is crafted from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, specifically the BBS11 clone selected by Biondi-Santi. The grapes were harvested exclusively from vines over 25 years old. The wine was aged for three years in Slavonian oak casks, followed by an extended period of bottle maturation.
The bouquet reveals notes of cherry, licorice root, tobacco, forest floor, and subtle nuances of incense. On the palate, it displays vibrant acidity, velvety yet firm tannins, and a vigorous structure. It is a focused, intense wine that retains its vitality and offers a long finish.
The 1999 vintage: A cold and wet start to the year was followed by a hot, dry summer. The harvest took place during the second half of September, under dry and cool weather conditions.
Serve at 16-18 °C with game dishes, beef steaks, wild mushroom stews.
Lovely classic Brunello with aromas of mushroom, nutmeg, mahogany, dried fruits, and hints of toffee. Pine trees. Complex. Medium-bodied with sweet fruit in the center palate and a bright and vivid finish. This has developed nicely on the palate. A late release in 2023 with only 350 bottles on the market. Do not decant because it loses its fruit. Drink now.
It is a rare case when the origins of an entire wine category can be traced back to a single person, but the history of Brunello di Montalcino began precisely with Ferruccio Biondi-Santi, who created the first wine of this style in the late 19th century. His work and vision became a cornerstone not only of Tuscan but of all Italian winemaking. In 1888, drawing inspiration from the example of Barolo, Ferruccio produced the first Brunello — a 100% Sangiovese Grosso wine — a decision considered revolutionary at the time, when all of Tuscany was still blending several varieties into a single wine.
Today the winery is run by Jacopo Biondi-Santi, Ferruccio's great-great-grandson and the seventh generation of winemakers in the family. He upholds traditions cultivated for over a century, crafting exceptionally long-ageing, elegant wines. The Biondi-Santi estate is perched at the summit of the Montalcino hill, with around 25 hectares of historic vineyards, and most of the region's Sangiovese Grosso vineyards have been planted with clones taken from this winery's plantings.
Biondi-Santi wines are celebrated for their longevity, refinement and extraordinary structure. Their elegant, classic style has been preserved for over 100 years — these are wines for collectors and connoisseurs of aged vintages.
Biondi-Santi owns some of the most prized vineyards in Montalcino, situated in the highest and coolest sites of the appellation. Among them:
Thanks to the higher altitude and cooler climate, the grapes ripen slowly, and the harvest is typically carried out earlier than at other estate sites — preserving natural acidity and aromatic purity.
Brunello di Montalcino is fermented in stainless steel tanks with long maceration to extract maximum structure and colour. The Riserva version is fermented in oak casks, and all the wines are aged in large Slavonian oak barrels.
Biondi-Santi wines are known for their exceptional ageing potential — classic Brunellos can mature for 20, 30 years or even longer. They unfold beautifully over time, retaining their elegance, balance and aromatic intensity. It is no coincidence that these wines are regarded as the "Rolls Royce of Italian wine".
