Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino is the first Brunello in history and for 150 years has embodied the vision that inspired Clemente Santi in the creation of his first expression in the nineteenth century. Today, as then, it is a distinct wine, with a complex and refined personality. THE 2016 VINTAGE A majestic vintage where structure, elegance and freshness combine to create something special. 2016 was a hot and little rainy year with high temperatures from May to August, which allowed the vine to reach excellent ripeness, giving perfect grapes for very high-class wines. We started harvesting on September 21st. THE ORIGIN The 2016 Brunello was produced from a selection of Sangiovese Grosso from the property's vineyards. REFINEMENT The 2016 Brunello was aged for 3 years in Slavonian oak barrels. EMOTION The sunny notes of the fruit in the 2016 Brunello speak of a warm vintage. A sweet and fragrant fruit, not opulent, dominated by cherry aromas, typical of high hill Sangiovese. A fruit that rests delicately on a background of aromatic herbs such as thyme, rosemary and, slightly, liquorice root. In the mouth, the persuasive structure reveals velvety tannins, followed by the usual sensation of freshness that has always distinguished Brunello Biondi-Santi, guaranteeing a highly balanced tasting experience. The very long finish is surprising for its marked flavor - a sign of the gastronomic personality of this Brunello. For the first time in history Biondi-Santi has produced both the 750 ml and Magnum formats for this vintage.