94 points and 'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "A few swirls of the glass release delicate, enticing aromas of red berry, rose, iris, tobacco, new leather and star anise on this elegant, almost ethereal wine. The restrained palate sneaks up you, offering tart cherry, crushed strawberry, white pepper and a note of black tea alongside a backbone of firm, refined tannins. Still primary and tight, it needs a few more years to fully open up and develop. Drink 2020–2031. Alcohol 13.5%. (May 2016)"
94 points Daniele Cernilli (The Ultimate Guide to Italian Wine 2017): "100% Sangiovese grapes. Ages in barrel. Ruby color with garnet rim; very fruity nose, more captivating than usual, the 'creamy' tannin reflects the warm vintage but it has an excellent drinkability and length. Something is changing in the house philosophy but always following the tradition."
93 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Jacopo Biondi Santi was already making wine at Il Greppo when the 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Annata was produced. His father, Franco Biondi Santi, would pass away in 2013 at the age of 91. The winemaking approach is unchanged despite the father to son transition. This wine shows extra richness and texture with focused fruit aromas that are graceful but also powerful. There are hints of ripe fruit with dried cherry and prune buried deep within the bouquet. In the mouth, this Brunello shows good structure and acidity with a slightly denser feel compared to past vintages. Drink: 2017-2030. (Mar 2016)"
93 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Annata is silky, soft and open-knit, especially within the context of what has been the norm at Biondi Santi for the last few decades. Freshly cut flowers, red berries and mint all open up in the glass, but it is the wine's decidedly mid-weight structure that truly stands out. The 2011 is a very rare young Biondi Santi that will drink well pretty much upon release, as shocked as I myself am to write those words. The bright red cherry, raspberry and floral overtones have an almost Nebbiolo-sense of brightness. Drink: 2017-2031. (Feb 2016)"
93 points James Suckling: "This is so pretty and refined with blackberry, cedar, dried-mushroom and plum aromas. Full-bodied and very tight and elegant. Very well done for the vintage. Drink or hold. (2/14/16)"
94 points Daniele Cernilli (The Ultimate Guide to Italian Wine 2017): "100% Sangiovese grapes. Ages in barrel. Ruby color with garnet rim; very fruity nose, more captivating than usual, the 'creamy' tannin reflects the warm vintage but it has an excellent drinkability and length. Something is changing in the house philosophy but always following the tradition."
93 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Jacopo Biondi Santi was already making wine at Il Greppo when the 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Annata was produced. His father, Franco Biondi Santi, would pass away in 2013 at the age of 91. The winemaking approach is unchanged despite the father to son transition. This wine shows extra richness and texture with focused fruit aromas that are graceful but also powerful. There are hints of ripe fruit with dried cherry and prune buried deep within the bouquet. In the mouth, this Brunello shows good structure and acidity with a slightly denser feel compared to past vintages. Drink: 2017-2030. (Mar 2016)"
93 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Annata is silky, soft and open-knit, especially within the context of what has been the norm at Biondi Santi for the last few decades. Freshly cut flowers, red berries and mint all open up in the glass, but it is the wine's decidedly mid-weight structure that truly stands out. The 2011 is a very rare young Biondi Santi that will drink well pretty much upon release, as shocked as I myself am to write those words. The bright red cherry, raspberry and floral overtones have an almost Nebbiolo-sense of brightness. Drink: 2017-2031. (Feb 2016)"
93 points James Suckling: "This is so pretty and refined with blackberry, cedar, dried-mushroom and plum aromas. Full-bodied and very tight and elegant. Very well done for the vintage. Drink or hold. (2/14/16)"
| Product SKU | 338441 |
| Producer | Biondi-Santi (Il Greppo) |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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