Biondi-Santi

The origin of Brunello - Biondi-Santi remains its most enduring and defining voice.

The Estate

Biondi-Santi is one of the most important names in Italian wine, credited with establishing Brunello di Montalcino as a fine wine in the late 19th century. Based at Tenuta Il Greppo, the estate built its reputation on a singular vision of Sangiovese, producing wines defined by longevity, restraint, and a deep respect for tradition.

The Vineyards

The estate’s vineyards surround Il Greppo, just outside Montalcino, at elevations that favour freshness and structure. Soils of galestro and clay contribute to the wine’s firm backbone, while the site’s exposure supports slow, even ripening — key to the estate’s age-worthy style.

The Wines

Biondi-Santi wines are known for their precision, structure, and extraordinary capacity to age. Released later than most Brunello, they are built for the long term, often evolving over decades rather than years.

Key wines include:

• Rosso di Montalcino

• Brunello di Montalcino

• Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

Notable Details

• The 1888 Riserva is widely regarded as the first Brunello di Montalcino

• The estate helped define the use of Sangiovese Grosso in the region

• Riserva is produced only in exceptional vintages

• Wines are traditionally released later than most Brunello

• “La Storica” is the estate’s historic library of Riserva vintages

In Allocation

Biondi-Santi’s wines are produced in limited quantities and released with careful control. Their historical importance and proven longevity ensure strong global demand, making allocation one of the few reliable ways to access them.