Biondi-Santi – Brunello di Montalcino 2019 (750ml)

Kerin O`Keefe

98 Points, Kerin O\’Keefe, KerinOkeefe.com: \”The radiant Biondi Santi 2019 Brunello is a classic offering from the estate and follows the focus on elegance, energy and restraint that Franco Biondi Santi and his father and before him were both known for. It opens with enticing scents of violet, dog rose, wild berry and dark culinary spice that on the vibrant, focused palate segue into red cherry, pomegranate, licorice and black tea. Taut, refined tannins provide support while racy acidity keeps it balanced and lends tension. It\’s still youthfully austere and shows great aging potential…\” 02/25

Decanter

98 Points, Michaela Morris, Decanter: \”Bottled in late-March 2024, Biondi Santis latest Brunello is built solidly on classic lines. Captivatingly austere, it hints at pomegranate and tea leaf to begin, with balsamic rosemary and sage blossom taking hold as it opens. Neither overtly dense nor powerful, it trades instead on grace and linearity. Firm, al dente tannins stretch out, sculpting a sinewy core of blood orange and pink grapefruit. Nervous energy brings edgy tension, and appetising bitter herbs bring this to an auspicious conclusion. The estate will be releasing 65,000 bottles of the sub-100,000-bottle production of 2019 in March 2025.\” 11/24

Jeb Dunnuck

98 Points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com: \”A bright red color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino was bottled in March of 2024 and will be released in March of 2025. The aromas are layered and complex with notes of red berries, cranberries, rosemary, orange peel, and black licorice that are constantly evolving in the glass as it opens. Medium-bodied and structured, but also elegant with a weightless feel, it has a long and savory finish. It feels as though it\’s going to gain in intensity with more time in bottle. Drink 2027-2050.\” 01/25