Do you have Brunello di Montalcino?
Mon-tal-CI-no — four syllables, stress on third.
In Tuscany when looking for Italy's most prestigious red wine — Brunello di Montalcino.
Brunello di Montalcino is Italy's most highly regarded red wine — made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso (locally called Brunello) grown only in the Montalcino commune in Tuscany. It is aged minimum 5 years (6 for Riserva) and can age 30+ years.
Avete il Rosso di Montalcino?
Do you have Rosso di Montalcino?
The younger sibling of Brunello — same grape, younger vines, 1 year ageing. More accessible and affordable.
Qual è il produttore che preferite?
What is the producer you prefer?
Ask for the local recommendation — insider knowledge about Montalcino producers
Il Brunello di Biondi-Santi — è disponibile?
Is the Biondi-Santi Brunello available?
Biondi-Santi created Brunello and is its most historic producer — the name carries enormous weight
Brunello di Montalcino was essentially invented by Clemente Santi (Biondi-Santi) in the 1800s. The Biondi-Santi estate ('Il Greppo') is the most historic Brunello producer. Vintages from the 1960s and 70s are still drinking beautifully today — evidence of the wine's extraordinary longevity.