Originally this wine was known as “Brunello Etichetta Bianca” and was renamed Rosso di Montalcino in 1983 when the DOC was established. Faithful to the style that characterizes all Biondi-Santi wines, the Rosso is distinguished by its fragrant and fruity soul, which makes it perfect to taste even at a young age.
The Rosso di Montalcino 2021 was produced through a careful selection of grapes from the estate's vineyards.
The 2021 harvest was characterized by an autumn and winter with mild temperatures and abundant rainfall, while spring brought an episode of frost on April 6th. From April to mid-August, rainfall decreased dramatically, which caused drought conditions. Summer was characterized by hot temperatures and particular humidity conditions while at the end of August, thanks to temperature variations and some beneficial rainfall, the perfect conditions occurred to complete the ripening of the grapes before harvesting. The harvest began on September 9th.
Maker: Biondi Santi
Varieties: Sangiovese
Region/Country: Italy, Tuscany
Closure: Cork
"This is an epic vintage that has been expertly interpreted by the Biondi-Santi winemaking team. The 2021 Rosso di Montalcino has impressive complexity and finesse, the result of many complicated blending decisions. The wine remains on the shy side at the moment and will need a few more years of bottle age before its full bouquet comes into focus. The wine is essentially linear and sharp with firm structure, seething energy and bright red fruit. The vintage was warm, dry and luminous. The Sangiovese harvest started on the 9th of September." - 95+ Monic Larner robertparker.com
"Distinctly savory, the 2021 Rosso di Montalcino wafts up with a dark and earthy blend of flowery underbrush and balsam herbs, giving way to dried black cherries. This is surprisingly energetic and spry, with depths of tart red berry fruits enlivened by a core of zesty acidity. Its minerality comes forward through the finish, mixing with nuances of lavender and plum. The 2021 tapers off structured and long yet still remarkably fresh. This is a Rosso who dreamt of being a Brunello. Very nice." - 92+ Points Eric Guido vinous.com
