The 2018 vintage of the Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino is well defined and energetic due to the weather conditions throughout the growing season. The nose shows a variety of invigorating notes. Dried herbs, violet, orange zest, Morello cherry and crushed mint shine through. A vibrant, juicy wine, with velvety and polished tannins. A saline touch adds complexity to the finish.
96+ pts Wine Advocate
"The Biondi-Santi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino brings us to a new chapter in the estate's history. This is the first vintage made entirely by the new team (under CEO Giampiero Bertolini and Technical Director Federico Radi) following the 2016 acquisition of Biondi-Santi by the Paris-based EPI holding company. It is no doubt an exciting vintage for them, and it also benefitted from renewed oak casks and other important investments. (To date, about half the old wood has been replaced, and they continue to buy 5% to 10% new casks each year going forward.) The 2018 vintage saw above average rain and cooler conditions that led to slow-ripening. The wine is open-knit in texture and a little leaner in consistency, but it shows fresh acidity and pretty notes of violet, wild cherry and blood orange." Monica Larner
