1988 Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy Coquus Altitude at 650-700 meters on

Altitude at 650-700 meters on volcanic soils

the vines average about 20 years old and are organically farmed

20 and 40 year old vines

This is a great “light” expression of Goldgrube Spätlese

and this offering—fermented and aged two years in used 600-liter barrels which are kept full—displays a dynamic combination of exotic fruit (pineapple

1988 Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy Coquus Altitude at 650-700 meters onThe 1988 vintage holds particular significance for BiondiSantiit marks the centennial anniversary of the estates first modern Brunello, produced by Ferruccio BiondiSanti in 1888. While not a Riserva, this Annata bottling embodies the Greppo style: restraint, longevity, and a transparency that favors tension over weight. Made from the proprietary BBS11 clone of Sangiovese Grosso grown on the estates high altitude vineyards, the wine was fermented with