Biondi-Santi 1957 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great under-appreciated wines of Italy. 100% Sangiovese which undergoes an extended period of pre-fermentation maceration to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannins which affords the wine its ability to mature for long periods. Brunello di Montalcino must be aged in oak for a minimum of 2 years, though traditionally winemakers – such as Biondi-Santi here – would age their Brunello in Slavonian oak for at least 3 years before release.