The 2001 Riserva "La Storica" represents one of the historic Brunello di Montalcino Riserva bottlings from Tenuta Greppo.

Produced exclusively from the estate's oldest vines and aged in Slavonian oak barrels for three years, it subsequently benefited from extended bottle ageing in the quiet darkness of "La Storica," Biondi-Santi's legendary library cellar.

This wine reflects the traditional style, patience, and longevity that have defined Biondi-Santi for generations.

At Tenuta Greppo, January through May were cold and wet. June, July, and August were dry and hot.

By early September the grapes had already reached full ripeness. Harvest began during the second decade of September under dry and cool conditions, allowing the fruit to be picked in excellent health and maturity.

The 2001 Riserva was produced using BBS11 (Brunello Biondi Santi 11), the estate's proprietary clone of Sangiovese Grosso.

This clone was identified and selected by Biondi-Santi at Tenuta Greppo during the 1970s.

For this Riserva, only grapes from the estate's oldest vines, more than 25 years of age, were used.

The wine matured in Slavonian oak barrels for three years.

Following barrel ageing, it underwent long bottle refinement in "La Storica," the renowned bottle library at Tenuta Greppo where historic Biondi-Santi Riserva vintages are carefully preserved.

BBS11 (Brunello Biondi Santi 11) is the proprietary Sangiovese Grosso clone identified and selected by the Biondi-Santi family at Tenuta Greppo.

Its use is a defining element of the estate's identity and contributes to the elegance, structure, freshness, and longevity associated with Biondi-Santi wines.

• Dried cherry
• Wild berries
• Rose petals
• Orange peel
• Tobacco
• Leather
• Forest floor
• Mediterranean herbs
• Tea leaf
• Earthy spice
• Long mineral finish

• Producer: Franco Biondi Santi
• Estate: Tenuta Greppo
• Country: Italy
• Region: Tuscany
• Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva
• Vintage: 2001
• Collection: La Storica
• Grape Variety: BBS11 Sangiovese Grosso
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Ageing: 3 years in Slavonian oak barrels
• Vine Age: Over 25 years

Pairs beautifully with bistecca alla Fiorentina, roasted lamb, braised beef, venison, truffle dishes, porcini mushrooms, aged Pecorino Toscano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and traditional Tuscan cuisine.

Serve at 16–18°C. Stand upright before opening to allow sediment to settle. Decant gently only if necessary and avoid excessive aeration to preserve the wine's mature complexity.

The 2001 Riserva "La Storica" combines one of Brunello's greatest modern vintages with the heritage of Tenuta Greppo. Produced from BBS11 Sangiovese Grosso and sourced from vines over 25 years old, it captures the precision, longevity, and unmistakable identity that have made Biondi-Santi one of the world's most iconic wine estates.