95 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "This is the first vintage under the stewardship by of winemaker, Federico Radi. The 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is floral, fresh, and citrusy, with aromatics of Mirabel plum and poppy red fruit. It is springy and refreshing on the palate with ripe raspberry, tea leaf, and blood orange. The warmth of the vintage comes through with a lightly confected fruit quality that lingers on the palate. This is a fantastic Rosso, and a sign of great things to come. Drink 2021-2030. Drink: 2021-2030. (3/4/21)"
94+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): “Here's a wine that proudly opens a new chapter for Montalcino's celebrated Rosso. The Biondi-Santi 2017 Rosso di Montalcino opens to immediately recognized Sangiovese character, presented in a soft, delicate and nuanced manner. The wine pours from its distinctive yellow-labeled bottle to a beautifully mild garnet color with dark sepia accents. As it takes on oxygen in the glass, the wine reveals a slow progression of wild berry, rose, tar, spice and tilled earth. There are faint traces of caramel, candied orange and wild mountain herb. The 2017 growing season delivered ample heat and drought, but the new winemaking team at Il Greppo has taken on these challenges with grace and expertise. On the close, this Rosso shows its characteristic acidity and just enough structure to promise good aging potential. Drink: 2023-2035. (Feb 2021)”
94 points Wine Enthusiast: “Intensely fragrant, this has enticing scents of rose, violet and woodland berries that gain complexity thanks to a whiff of camphor. It's savory and polished, offering juicy red cherry, pomegranate and star anise before a white pepper finish. Surprisingly tangy acidity for the hot vintage and smooth tannins keep it balanced. Drink through 2025. Alcohol 13.5%. (Jul 2021)”
94 points Susan Hulme (The Wine Independent): "The 2018 Biondi Santi Rosso di Montalcino confidently and accurately reflects the vintage with its delicate weight and style. It is pale ruby in color with a delicate red cherry nose and ethereal qualities of flowers and spice. It is elegant on the palate with a light, juicy, vibrant freshness and a little more range and nuance of flavors from cherries and raspberries to wildflower notes. It is a little Burgundy-like in terms of its texture and weight. It is a beautifully expressive and charming wine with great drinkability. Alcohol 13%. Drink: 2023-2035. (2/23/23)"
93 points James Suckling: "Beautiful, sweet and ripe fruit on the nose with hints of wild flowers. It’s full-bodied with soft, round tannins that caress the palate. Long, flavorful finish. Gorgeous finish. A hint of chocolate nicely complements the fruit here. Delicious now, but can improve with age. Drink or hold. (6/22/21)"
94+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): “Here's a wine that proudly opens a new chapter for Montalcino's celebrated Rosso. The Biondi-Santi 2017 Rosso di Montalcino opens to immediately recognized Sangiovese character, presented in a soft, delicate and nuanced manner. The wine pours from its distinctive yellow-labeled bottle to a beautifully mild garnet color with dark sepia accents. As it takes on oxygen in the glass, the wine reveals a slow progression of wild berry, rose, tar, spice and tilled earth. There are faint traces of caramel, candied orange and wild mountain herb. The 2017 growing season delivered ample heat and drought, but the new winemaking team at Il Greppo has taken on these challenges with grace and expertise. On the close, this Rosso shows its characteristic acidity and just enough structure to promise good aging potential. Drink: 2023-2035. (Feb 2021)”
94 points Wine Enthusiast: “Intensely fragrant, this has enticing scents of rose, violet and woodland berries that gain complexity thanks to a whiff of camphor. It's savory and polished, offering juicy red cherry, pomegranate and star anise before a white pepper finish. Surprisingly tangy acidity for the hot vintage and smooth tannins keep it balanced. Drink through 2025. Alcohol 13.5%. (Jul 2021)”
94 points Susan Hulme (The Wine Independent): "The 2018 Biondi Santi Rosso di Montalcino confidently and accurately reflects the vintage with its delicate weight and style. It is pale ruby in color with a delicate red cherry nose and ethereal qualities of flowers and spice. It is elegant on the palate with a light, juicy, vibrant freshness and a little more range and nuance of flavors from cherries and raspberries to wildflower notes. It is a little Burgundy-like in terms of its texture and weight. It is a beautifully expressive and charming wine with great drinkability. Alcohol 13%. Drink: 2023-2035. (2/23/23)"
93 points James Suckling: "Beautiful, sweet and ripe fruit on the nose with hints of wild flowers. It’s full-bodied with soft, round tannins that caress the palate. Long, flavorful finish. Gorgeous finish. A hint of chocolate nicely complements the fruit here. Delicious now, but can improve with age. Drink or hold. (6/22/21)"
| Product SKU | 343313 |
| Producer | Biondi-Santi |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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