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Biondi-Santi
It is a rare phenomenon that a wine
can trace its origins to a single man.
Brunello di Montalcino, however,
owes its existence to Ferrucio
Biondi-Santi. Now on the seventh
generation of winemakers, the
Biondi-Santi family continues to
produce wines renowned for their
MONTALCINO elegance and extraordinary
The Montalcino region is just around the hill town of Montalcino, and it is where Brunello di longevity. The Tenuta Greppo estate
Montalcino, one of Tuscany’s most prestigious wines is produced. In the province of spreads over 25 hectares of vines on
soils rich in heavy stones and marl –
Siena, Montalcino is just to the northwest of Monte Amiata and the Grosseto coastal region of perfect for the cultivation of
Tuscany. Brunello di Montalcino wine is another DOCG and together with Barolo may be Sangiovese Grosso.
considered the wines that age the best. Brunello di Montalcino is made from 100% Sangiovese Brunelli
grapes, and takes its name, ‘brunello’ from the small, brownish grapes that grow in the region. Mauro Brunelli and Anna Savini,
both come from farming families
who have always lived in
Montalcino. Their love of the land
Biondi-Santi wilsondaniels.com and respect for tradition drive the
Brunelli family who live and work in
Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino 2016 (6pk) $462.00 92 JS, 95 WE, 91 WS, 92 W&S this field.
Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino “Annata”2012 (6pk) $870.00 92 WS, 94 W&S, 96 WE, 94 VN Caparzo
Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Reserva 2011 (6pk) $2430.70 93WS,94W&S,96WE,94DEC Caparzo dates back to the 1960s,
the farm estate was renovated,
modernized, and new vineyards
were planted. In 1998, Elisabetta
Brunelli augustwinegroup.com Gnudi Angelini purchased Caparzo.
She immediately carried out her
Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino 2013 (6pk) $335.90 92 W&S objective: combining tradition with
innovation to create a high-quality
wine.
Casisano
Caparzo vineyardbrands.com Located in the heart of Montalcino,
Caparzo Sangiovese IGT 2016 $167.90 90 JS founded in 1990 by a medical family
from Rome, and was purchased by
Caparzo Rosso di Montalcino 2017 $239.90 89 JS the Tommasi family of Amarone
Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino 2014 $407.90 92 WS, 91 JS, 92 VN fame in 2015 to become part of the
Tommasi Family Estates .
Caparzo “La Casa” Brunello di Montalcino 2013 (6pk) $300.00 94 RP, 94 JS, 91 VN Fanti
The Fanti Family has been
producing wine and-extra virgin
Casisano vintus.com olive oil in Tuscany for nearly 200
Casisano Brunello di Montalcino 2012 $335.90 92 WS years. After redesigning and
replanting across its 300 hectare
property, an innovation-meets-
tradition winemaking technique has
Fanti massanois.com resulted in extremely high-quality
grape growing, all while avoiding
Fanti Rosso di Montalcino 2018 $215.90 any non-organic fertilizers.
Fanti Brunello di Montalcino 2014 $467.90 90 JS Val di Suga,
In Montalcino it is all about what
side of the hill are your vineyards.
Val di Suga wilsondaniels.com If your Val di Suga, it is just don’t
mess up the amazing fruit. They
Val di Suga Rosso di Montalcino 2016 $251.90 91 JS own three of the most famous
Val di Suga Bruenllo di Montalcino 2013 $659.90 92 WS, 92 VN, 93 JS, 91 WE vineyards in Montalcino, Vigna del
Lago, Sputali, and Poggio al
Val di Suga “Vigna de Lago Brunello 2013 (6pk) $417.14 91 WE, 90 WS, 93+ WA Granchio. All very different
Val di Suga “Poggio al Granchio” Brunello 2013 (6pk) $371.43 90 WS, 92 VN, 94 WA, 94 JS vineyards with different terrior, and
examples of the region.
Val di Suga “Vigna Spuntali” Brunello 2013 (6pk) $464.27 91 WE, 92 WS, 94 VN, 92 WA Tenuta Luce
Founded over 20 years ago, the
estate now has some of the most
Tenuta Luce vintus.com exceptional vineyards in
Lucente Red Blend 2017 $299.90 92 JS Montalcino, a state of the art winery
to nurture every step of the
(50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot) winemaking process. The original
Luce Red Blend 2016 (6pk) $510.00 91 WA, 90 WS, 92 JS vision remains the same: a bold and
(50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot) ambitious Super Tuscan.
Agostina Pieri
Luce Brunello di Montalcino 2015 (3pk) $341.90 94 WS, 100 JS, 94 WA Francesco Pieri and his immediate
(also available in 1.5L) family do all the vineyard work
themselves—maximizing the
potential of each vine. This domain
Agostina Pieri rarewineco.com takes pride in its Rosso, the only
producer ever to earn Gambero
Agostina Pieri Rosso di Montalcino 2016 $299.90 Rosso's Tre Bicchieri score for a
Agostina Pieri Brunello di Montalcino 2015 $515.90 “mere” Rosso di Montalcino.
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