undisputed icon of the excellence of Tuscan wine
Brunello di Montalcino wines from Tenuta Il Greppo of Biondi Santi have fascinated wine lovers all over the world. In central Tuscany, south of Siena, to be precise, in this settled part of the region, a hill suddenly rose from anonymity that stretched from Arbia to the Ombrone river
On the sides of this hill, in the 19th century, lived a farsighted young man from the Santi family, who, among his many interests, has wine and viticulture as the first and most important. Since the basis for every good wine is the raw material from which it is produced, in this case the local Sangiovese grape, Clemente Santi gave priority to selecting the best Sangiovese found on his property.
The wine he produced in the mid-19th century was already of a remarkable level. As were the occasional bottlings produced a few generations later between the two wars.
These created the name and fame of Brunello di Montalcino which made it, together with Barolo, the most prestigious wine in Italy, a refined and expensive wine. A fame that has created great prosperity together with the notoriety that has now spread the name of wine to the four corners of the earth.
Famous Tuscan winery producing fine wines sought after by collectors and connoisseurs
Biondi Santi is an undisputed icon of the excellence of Tuscan wine. His Brunello di Montalcino wines from Tenuta Il Greppo have fascinated wine lovers all over the world. In central Tuscany, south of Siena, to be precise, in this settled part of the region, a hill suddenly rose from anonymity that stretched from Arbia to the Ombrone river
On the sides of this hill, in the 19th century, lived a farsighted young man from the Santi family, who, among his many interests, has wine and viticulture as the first and most important. Since the basis for every good wine is the raw material from which it is produced, in this case the local Sangiovese grape, Clemente Santi gave priority to selecting the best Sangiovese found on his property.
The wine he produced in the mid-19th century was already of a remarkable level. As were the occasional bottlings produced a few generations later between the two wars.
These created the name and fame of Brunello di Montalcino which made it, together with Barolo, the most prestigious wine in Italy, a refined and expensive wine. A fame that has created great prosperity together with the notoriety that has now spread the name of wine to the four corners of the earth.
Tenuta Greppo di Biondi Santi offers its guests the opportunity to visit the cellars of the company and taste the excellent wines that are produced there. During this experience, visitors are accompanied by an expert guide, in Italian or English. These renowned wineries retain an ancient charm and beauty, creating an atmosphere almost of other times.
In addition to the various winemaking processes, the history of this estate is also illustrated, a history that is inextricably linked with the history of Italy and Tuscany. At the end of the visit, the tasting takes place, which can be standing, lasting 45 minutes, or sitting, lasting about an hour.
The famous Brunello di Montalcino, a Brunello d’Annata and a Brunello Riserva are offered for tasting among the wines of Biondi Santi, wines with intense flavors and aromas, gently teasing even the most refined palates. The landscape surrounding the estate deserves particular mention, with vineyards as far as the eye can see and the gentle slopes typical of this area of Italy.
The location of this winery allows you to leave for the nearby cities of Siena, Florence, Arezzo, Montalcino and Montepulcino. In addition to the Greppo Estate, Mr. Biondi Santi owns the imposing Montepò Castle, located in the hills of Scansano in Tuscany.
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