96
points
Biondi-Santi 2001 Riserva Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
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$400
Immediately, you know you are before a great Brunello with bright fruit aromas backed by forest floor, balsam notes, bramble, blue flowers, red apple and mint. The presence of wood is all but invisible and the wine sings true to its territory and tradition. The wine’s natural acidity and intensity promise a long and glorious aging future before it.
— M.L.
(3/1/2008)
93
points
Biondi-Santi 1997 Il Greppo Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
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$120
Little changes at Biondi-Santi. The tannins on this huge 1997 are dense, almost impenetrable. The flavors are of cherry, tobacco, old wood and solid, black fruits. The aftertaste is all tannin at this stage. Despite this rigorous adherence to tradition, the 1997 seems a touch less overwhelming than previous vintages of this classic wine. Nevertheless, age for at…
— R.V.
(8/1/2002)
91
points
Biondi-Santi 2003 Annata Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
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$149
Sangiovese’s naturally warm, earthy tones come straight at you and are surrounded by a pretty frame of red fruit, almond, red apple, plump berry and pipe tobacco. This is a distinctive, unique wine that boasts an individual personality and solid roots in Brunello tradition. It has chewy tannins, delicate flavors and a refreshing, long-lasting finish.
— M.L.
(3/1/2008)
87
points
Biondi-Santi 2000 Sassoalloro Sangiovese (Toscana)
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$30
This Sangiovese has a lot going for it: a sweet maple-tinged aroma, a pretty ruby color, round but snappy plum and raspberry flavors, and a long, layered finish. But in the end it doesn’t really sing, it’s a bit hollow at the core, and there’s an oak-driven, buttered popcorn note on the finish that leaves a heavy, lasting flavor.
— M.S.
(8/1/2002)