{"product_id":"biondi-santi-brunello-di-montalcino-doc-riserva-2018","title":"Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino DOC Riserva 2018","description":"\u003csection class=\"bb-product-detail\" id=\"product-biondi-santi-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-2018\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__eyebrow\"\u003e\n    Barrels \u0026amp; Beyond PH · Fine Wine Selection · Biondi-Santi Tenuta Greppo\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch1 class=\"bb-product-detail__title\"\u003e\n    Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2018\n  \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-product-detail__subtitle\"\u003e\n    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva · Tenuta Greppo · Tuscany, Italy\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__meta\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eTuscany\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eBrunello di Montalcino Riserva\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e2018 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eOfficial Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Riserva was produced exclusively from a selection of grapes sourced from Biondi-Santi's proprietary vineyards, specifically from the estate's oldest parcels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eVinified in both Slavonian oak barrels and concrete using only indigenous yeasts from the estate's vineyards, the wine was subsequently aged in Slavonian oak barrels for three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eThis Riserva demonstrates the elegance, precision, and longevity that have made Biondi-Santi one of the most respected names in Italian fine wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eVintage 2018\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e2018 was a relatively cool growing season characterised by abundant rainfall throughout the vine's growth cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eSummer temperatures remained below average. Prior to harvest, a week of healthy northerly winds helped dry both vines and grapes, preparing them for picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eHarvest began on September 16 and lasted for eight days, with careful selection of the finest bunches destined for the Riserva. \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Riserva was produced exclusively from grapes selected from Biondi-Santi's proprietary vineyards, including fruit sourced from the estate's oldest vineyard parcels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eAgeing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe wine was vinified in both concrete and Slavonian oak vessels using indigenous yeasts naturally present in the estate's vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eFollowing fermentation, the wine matured in Slavonian oak barrels for three years before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eOfficial Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFragrant and loaded with finesse, this multi-layered wine offers an alluring bouquet of red berries, violet, damp underbrush, and Oriental spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eThe palate shows remarkable depth and flavour with notes of raspberry compote, orange zest, licorice, black tea, and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eFresh acidity keeps the wine energized, lending intensity, precision, and balance. The result is a seductive wine with beautiful complexity and levity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRed berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eViolet\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDamp underbrush\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eOriental spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRaspberry compote\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eOrange zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLicorice\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFresh acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLong, refined finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biondi-Santi Tenuta Greppo\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuscany\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sangiovese\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concrete and Slavonian oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYeasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous vineyard yeasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 years in Slavonian oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eFood Pairing Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with bistecca alla Fiorentina, roasted lamb, braised beef, duck, game dishes, truffle pasta, porcini risotto, aged Pecorino Toscano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and refined Tuscan cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eAgeing Potential\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBuilt on freshness, structure, and balance, the 2018 Riserva possesses the hallmarks required for long-term development in the cellar and is expected to evolve gracefully over the coming decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Riserva is a reminder of why vintage reputation can sometimes be misleading. Biondi-Santi itself highlights how beautifully this wine performed despite criticism of the growing season. Elegant, aromatic, layered, and remarkably refined, it represents the timeless style of Tenuta Greppo at its highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Biondi Santi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47910058262580,"sku":null,"price":68000.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1883\/0132\/files\/Biondi-Santi_Brunello_di_Montalcino_Riserva_2018_Tenuta_Greppo.png?v=1781774300","url":"https:\/\/barrelsandbeyondph.com\/products\/biondi-santi-brunello-di-montalcino-doc-riserva-2018","provider":"Barrels and Beyond PH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}