Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016 750mL
Biondi-Santi Riserva combines forest berries and tart cherry with dried flowers, herbs and refined tannins. Its freshness and long, structured finish support extended cellaring when the bottle has been kept well.
Key details
- Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
- Tuscany, Italy
- Sangiovese
- 750 mL
- Sugar Level: Dry
- Body: Full-bodied
Flavor profile
Forest berry, tart cherry, violet, herbs and tobacco, with powdery tannins and a long fresh finish.
Cellaring & drinking window
The original listing cites Wine Advocate’s Monica Larner at 2028–2060 and Wine Spectator’s Bruce Sanderson at 2026–2050. Those are different critic estimates, both supporting long cellar potential; consider a first bottle before deciding how long to hold the rest. This is guidance for a well-stored bottle, not an expiry date; storage history and personal taste affect when to open it. Store unopened in darkness at a stable temperature around 55°F (13°C), away from vibration; keep natural-cork bottles on their side.
Pairing & serving
Serve at 60–65°F with roast lamb or mushroom dishes. Taste first and decant gently if needed; avoid assuming every mature bottle needs hours of air.
After opening & when to enjoy
Recork and refrigerate upright after opening. A developed bottle may show best on the day it is opened; taste again the next day before keeping it longer. Let each pour warm slightly before serving.
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Biondi-Santi Riserva combines forest berries and tart cherry with dried flowers, herbs and refined tannins. Its freshness and long, structured finish support extended cellaring when the bottle has been kept well.
Key details
- Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
- Tuscany, Italy
- Sangiovese
- 750 mL
- Sugar Level: Dry
- Body: Full-bodied
Flavor profile
Forest berry, tart cherry, violet, herbs and tobacco, with powdery tannins and a long fresh finish.
Cellaring & drinking window
The original listing cites Wine Advocate’s Monica Larner at 2028–2060 and Wine Spectator’s Bruce Sanderson at 2026–2050. Those are different critic estimates, both supporting long cellar potential; consider a first bottle before deciding how long to hold the rest. This is guidance for a well-stored bottle, not an expiry date; storage history and personal taste affect when to open it. Store unopened in darkness at a stable temperature around 55°F (13°C), away from vibration; keep natural-cork bottles on their side.
Pairing & serving
Serve at 60–65°F with roast lamb or mushroom dishes. Taste first and decant gently if needed; avoid assuming every mature bottle needs hours of air.
After opening & when to enjoy
Recork and refrigerate upright after opening. A developed bottle may show best on the day it is opened; taste again the next day before keeping it longer. Let each pour warm slightly before serving.
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- Podere Le Ripi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Lupi e Sirene 750mL — Compare another Brunello Riserva, with a more immediate published drinking window.
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