2019 Biondi-Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Magnum 1.5L

1.5L Magnum Bottle.

Overview

The flagship Brunello of Tenuta Biondi-Santi in the highly acclaimed 2019 vintage, presented here in the rare 1.5L Magnum format. Produced entirely from Sangiovese, it combines freshness, depth and aristocratic structure with the remarkable ageing potential associated with this historic Montalcino estate.

Winemaking

Produced from 100% Sangiovese and matured in oak. Revista Adega reports approximately 30 months of ageing in large Slavonian oak casks.

Critic Reviews

Falstaff — 99 Points
“Bright ruby red. A complex and profound nose, rich cherries, tobacco and oak, with dark savoury notes. Very juicy on the palate, with very well-integrated tannins, finely creamy, multilayered, very elegant, balanced and harmonious, wonderful finesse on the finish, great!”
Tasted October 2025

Robert Parker The Wine Advocate — 97 Points
Tasted November 2024
Drinking window: 2028–2055.

Orazio Campoli — 97 Points
“This is a amazingwine from a vintage that is being hailed as one of the modern greats. Sourced from vines with an average age of over 25 years at the historic Tenuta Greppo, the 2019 Biondi Santi is a profound Brunello. The nose soars with wild cherry, blood orange, dried rose, and notes of iron and incense. The palate is structured and graceful, with a formidable framework of noble, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity that promises incredible longevity.”
Tasted October 2025

Wine Enthusiast — 96 Points
“Expansive, even exuberant, this is a Brunello that pushes back against expectations in a graceful and most welcome way. A satisfying density anchors the soaring acid and ripe but still tart fruit.”
Tasted May 2026

Producer

Biondi-Santi is one of the historic names of Tuscany and is closely associated with the origins of Brunello di Montalcino. The family's connection with Brunello dates to the 19th century, and Ferruccio Biondi Santi produced the first wine officially labelled “Brunello di Montalcino” in 1888.

The historic Tenuta Greppo estate lies at 564 metres above sea level near Montalcino. Biondi-Santi's vineyards comprise 32 hectares of Sangiovese across five plots, including old vines planted between 1930 and 1972. The estate has played an important role in the development of Brunello, including the selection of its BBS11 Sangiovese clone, registered by Franco Biondi Santi in 1977.

Biondi-Santi follows a deliberately traditional approach, favouring relatively early harvesting, long maceration and maturation in large, neutral Slavonian oak casks rather than new oak. The resulting wines are known for fragrance, freshness, fine tannins and acidity, with an ability to develop over extended periods in bottle.

Specifications

• Vintage: 2019
• Producer: Tenuta Biondi-Santi
• Wine: Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
• Grape: 100% Sangiovese
• Region: Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
• Classification: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Sweetness: Dry
• Maturation: Oaked
• Drinking Window: 2025–2055
• Format: 1.5L Magnum