2018 Brunello di Montalcino, Biondi-Santi - Tenuta Il Greppo

~ (95) Eric Guido, Vinous 2-1-2024

So floral on the nose with lavender and lilac coming through clearly. Cherries and peaches with an orange undertone. Medium-bodied with firm and silky tannins that are lightly chewy. Salty undertone to the fruit and hints of cedar and black truffle. Acid-driven. Excellent energy. March 2024 release. Drink after 2025, but already delicious. ~ (95) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 9-14-2023

Transparent garnet. Very richly autumnal on the nose – quite a cocktail of aromas! Appetising with that slightly agricultural perfume of Sangiovese. Very marked acidity on the palate at this early stage. Not nearly ready. It will need years for the fruit to build in bottle and distract from the early acidity. Very clean, refreshing finish. ~ (17) Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com 3-5-2024

The 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino will be released on March 1, 2024. The color is medium red/garnet, and the nose opens to fresh aromas of orange citrus peel, dusty earth, cranberry, spices, and juniper. Medium-bodied and more linear, it lifts through the palate with fine tannins and a refreshing, mouthwatering finish. It has a great saline feel and is a savory and fresh wine. This is a Brunello I’d love to drink over the next 10 years for its accessibility and refined texture, although I imagine it will also have some real potential for cellaring. Drink 2024-2040. ~ (96) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 2-28-2024