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Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1997 750ml

Case of 3

$3,349.32/case

$1,116.44/bottle

Tariffs included

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A small number of bottles (between 400 and 450) have been set aside for Biondi-Santi’s successful late-release program. To be reintroduced to the market in March 2025, we have the very exciting 1997 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. This vintage is remembered as a very warm one, and indeed, it can be seen as a precursor to some of the more recent hot vintages (like 2003 and 2017) that are often cited in discussions on climate change. In all, the 1997 vintage gave uneven results across the appellation. However, this wine crafted by the Biondi Santi family comes off as robust but elegant at the same time. It opens to a more saturated color and shows dark aromas of plum, tobacco, licorice root and camphor ash. I also get a sweet tone of honey or roasted chestnut. It closes with medium-plus intensity, resolved tannins and a characteristic pinch of acidity.

  • Size: 750ml
  • Color: Red

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