{"product_id":"biondi-santi-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-1978","title":"Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 1978","description":"\u003csection class=\"bb-product-detail\" id=\"product-biondi-santi-brunello-di-montalcino-1978\"\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 1978\n  \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-product-detail__subtitle\"\u003e\n    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG · Mature Tuscan Wine · Tenuta Greppo\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 DOCG\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e1978 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\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBiondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino 1978 is a mature Tuscan red wine from Tenuta Greppo, produced during one of the estate's deeply traditional eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eMade from Sangiovese and released under the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation, this bottle represents the classic Biondi-Santi style: restrained, structured, age-worthy, and focused on elegance rather than excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eAs with all mature wines from the 1970s, bottle condition and provenance are critical. Fill level, cork integrity, capsule condition, label condition, and storage history should be reviewed carefully.\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\"\u003eEstate Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBiondi-Santi is regarded as one of the defining estates of Brunello di Montalcino. Its wines helped establish the reputation of Montalcino as one of Italy's great age-worthy red wine regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eThe estate's traditional approach has long emphasized freshness, structure, long ageing, and the distinctive personality of Sangiovese from Tenuta Greppo.\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\"\u003eExpected Mature Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDried red cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCranberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRose petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eOrange zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTobacco leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLeather\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eForest floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDried flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTea leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSavoury herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRefined earthy 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    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biondi-Santi\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978\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%, based on merchant listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml, subject to bottle availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry Red Wine\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    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with roasted lamb, bistecca alla Fiorentina, duck, braised beef, mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, pork in caramel sauce, aged Pecorino Toscano, and traditional Italian dishes with earthy, savoury flavours.\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\"\u003eFor Collectors \u0026amp; Wine Enthusiasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBiondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino 1978 is a mature collector bottle for enthusiasts who appreciate traditional Brunello, tertiary complexity, and the restrained elegance of old-school Sangiovese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eCollectors searching for aged Brunello, mature Italian wine, rare Tuscan wine, and vintage Biondi-Santi bottles should evaluate each bottle individually, as mature wines from this period can vary significantly depending on provenance and storage.\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\"\u003eFrequently Searched Terms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBiondi-Santi 1978, Biondi-Santi Brunello 1978, Brunello di Montalcino 1978, Tenuta Greppo 1978, mature Brunello, aged Brunello di Montalcino, rare Italian wine, collectible Italian wine, Tuscan wine, Sangiovese, DOCG Brunello, fine wine Philippines, luxury wine Philippines, cellar-aged wine, wine collector bottle.\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\"\u003eServing Recommendations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eServe at 16–18°C. Stand upright before opening and handle gently. Decant only if necessary to remove sediment, and avoid prolonged aeration to preserve the wine's mature aromatics and delicate structure.\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    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 1978 Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino is for collectors who appreciate mature, traditional, old-world Sangiovese. It may not carry the same market power as the greatest Riserva vintages, but it offers the quiet beauty of a historic Tenuta Greppo bottle from a deeply traditional period of Brunello production.\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":40497624514612,"sku":"","price":110690.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1883\/0132\/files\/Biondi-Santi_Brunello_di_Montalcino_1995_Tenuta_Greppo.png?v=1781777588","url":"https:\/\/barrelsandbeyondph.com\/products\/biondi-santi-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-1978","provider":"Barrels and Beyond PH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}