Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino DOC Riserva 1970
Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino DOC Riserva 1970
Biondi Santi
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Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1970
"La Storica"
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva · Historic Vintage · Tenuta Greppo
Official Description
The 1970 Riserva was aged in Slavonian oak barrels for 3 years.
It benefited from a long refinement in bottle in the quiet and darkness of “La Storica,” the bottle library at Tenuta Greppo where the historic vintages of Biondi-Santi Riserva are carefully preserved.
This vintage was topped up and the cork was changed in 2007.
Estate Heritage
Biondi-Santi is one of the most important names in Italian wine history and is widely associated with the birth and identity of Brunello di Montalcino.
The estate’s Riserva bottlings are among the most collectible expressions of Sangiovese, known for longevity, restraint, structure, and remarkable ageing potential.
Vintage Character
The 1970 vintage represents a mature and historic expression of Biondi-Santi Riserva, shaped by long ageing, bottle refinement, and the estate’s traditional winemaking style.
At this age, provenance, storage history, cork condition, fill level, and recorking details are especially important when evaluating the bottle.
Tasting Profile
- Mature red cherry
- Dried rose petals
- Orange peel
- Forest floor
- Leather
- Tobacco
- Anise
- Graphite
- Earthy spice
- Fine acidity
- Noble mature tannins
Technical Information
- Producer: Biondi-Santi Tenuta Greppo
- Country: Italy
- Region: Tuscany
- Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Wine: Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
- Vintage: 1970
- Grape Variety: Sangiovese
- Ageing: 3 years in Slavonian oak barrels
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Produced By: Tancredi Biondi Santi
- Estate Recorking: Topped up and cork changed in 2007
Food Pairing Ideas
Pairs beautifully with bistecca alla Fiorentina, aged beef, lamb, roasted duck, game birds, wild mushroom dishes, truffle pasta, porcini risotto, aged Pecorino Toscano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and refined Tuscan cuisine.
Serving Recommendations
Serve at around 16–18°C. Because this is a mature bottle, stand upright before opening, handle gently, and decant with care only if needed to separate sediment. Extended aggressive decanting is not recommended for very old bottles.
Cellaring & Bottle Condition
This is a historic mature wine intended for collectors and experienced drinkers. Bottle condition, provenance, fill level, capsule, label, cork, and storage history should be assessed carefully before purchase or service.
Why We Love It
Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1970 is more than a bottle of wine. It is a piece of Brunello history from one of Italy’s most legendary estates, carrying the elegance, longevity, and quiet authority that define Tenuta Greppo’s greatest mature Riserva vintages.
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