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Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Annata 2012
Biondi Santi

Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Annata 2012

Sale price$449.99

— The last Annata Brunello made by Franco Biondi-Santi before his passing in 2013.
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— 96pts, Kerin O'Keefe!
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— Sourced from a premium private cellar

Origin

Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino, Italy

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SKU: BSAB201210 UCAU
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TASTING NOTES

This is the wine to reach for when you want to feel history in every sip. The 2012 Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Annata is the final masterpiece crafted by Franco Biondi-Santi, a true legend of Italian winemaking. It carries the soul of Tuscany’s Montalcino region, where perfect growing conditions gave the grapes just the right balance of ripeness and vibrant freshness.

Expect a captivating dance of dark cherry and ripe plum flavors, kissed by whispers of spice and supple leather. On the palate, it’s all about smooth, refined tannins and a bright acidity that keep things lively, finishing long and silky. This is a wine that invites you to slow down and savor its intricate layers — a total knockout that reflects decades of passion and the art of patience.

Pop this bottle for an elegant dinner featuring hearty Tuscan fare like wild mushroom risotto or slow-roasted lamb. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or simply carving out a mindful moment to yourself, this Brunello is about finding your place in time and letting the magic unfold.

TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Aroma: Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits
Palate: Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry
Food Pairings:
  • Pork
  • Poultry
  • Red Meat

Classification: Red

Variety: Sangiovese

Vintage: 2012

Bottle : 750ml (Bottle)

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Alcohol: 13.5%

Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

Scores

96/100

Underbrush, ripe berry, new leather and Mediterranean herb aromas slowly take shape in the glass. Showing youthful tension, the vibrant palate delivers red cherry, pomegranate, white pepper and pipe tobacco notes framed by bright acidity and taut, refined tannins. It already shows great balance and finesse but is still young and tight. Drink 2022–2035.

Kerin O'Keefe

Scores

95/100

Love the dried lemon rind, florals and red fruits. Medium to full body and a solid core of fruit and spices. Long and flavorful finish. Just a hint of sweet tobacco. Better in 2020.

James Suckling

Scores

94/100

Bright red. Fresh, complex aromas of sweet red berries, pomegranate, sour red cherry, orange peel, violet and brown spices. Bright and juicy, with building density and multilayered flavors of sour red cherries and raspberry, complicated by a hint of peach. Finishes long and clean with strong mineral and floral nuances. This is an extremely fruity and remarkably ready to drink Brunello for this property, known for tough as nails wines when young that normally require lots of patience. Still, despite its obvious upfront charm, this has real structure and depth and will age well.Easily one of the top three Brunellos of the vintage. Drink 2022-2036

Ian D'Agata

Scores

18/100

Mid ruby with orange tinges. Brooding, complex nose and very tight and compact palate. Succulent but very closed and with masses of fine tannins. It is a beautifully balanced whole, but right now a little austere and locked, yet more open than the 2011. The most elegant wine of this vintage. Drink 2022-2036

Jancis Robinson MW

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