Biondi-Santi’s 1997 Brunello: A Testament to Time
⏱ 2 min read The Short Version A 1997 Biondi-Santi Brunello, aged for three years in Slavonian oak and refined in bottle, reveals balsamic and oregano notes, showcasing the legacy of Sangiovese Grosso and the art of time. In This Article Vintage AlchemyThe BBS11 Legacy The 1997 Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino is a testament to the intersection of terroir and human intervention. Ferrucio Biondi-Santi’s isolation of Sangiovese Grosso in the 1970s redefined Montalcino’s identity, steering it away from its moscadello roots toward a legacy of structured, age-worthy wines. This bottle, aged for three years in Slavonian oak and then…