Biondi Santi
Biondi-Santi is widely credited with inventing Brunello di Montalcino. In the mid-1800s, Clemente Santi isolated the Sangiovese Grosso clone (locally known as Brunello) and aged it longer than traditional Chianti wines. His grandson, Ferruccio Biondi-Santi, officially bottled the first modern Brunello in 1888—a revolutionary move that set the standard for long-aged Tuscan reds.
The estate has remained family-run for generations, and its commitment to tradition, purity, and longevity has helped build Brunello’s global reputation.
Winemaking Philosophy
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100% Sangiovese Grosso, from estate vineyards
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Fermented with indigenous yeasts
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Aged in large Slavonian oak casks for 3+ years (for the Annata) and 5–6 years (for Riserva)
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Minimal intervention, classic style, focused on elegance, tension, and age-worthiness
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Known for producing wines that evolve beautifully for decades
Signature Wines
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Brunello di Montalcino Annata – the flagship wine
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Brunello di Montalcino Riserva – made only in top vintages, from the oldest vines
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Rosso di Montalcino – younger expression, still elegant and structured
