This lot is comprised of 3 bottle(s) of 1998, 2007, 2012 Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $1900 - $2600 with a reserve of $1400. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11257. In this lot 1 bottle of 1998 Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG (750ml), 1 bottle of 2007 Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG (750ml), 1 bottle of 2012 Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG (750ml).
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A blue chip collection filled with top California cult and fine Burgundy. The collector began amassing Old World wines when living in Montreal and Toronto and expanded his appreciation for California wine when living in San Francisco. Starting his cellar in the late 1990's, the majority of the wines were purchased directly from the winery or estate and were stored in a temperature and humidity-controlled private cellar.
1998 Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG has following scores - Wine Spectator 94, CellarTracker 93. 1998 Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG has the score of 97 from Robert Parker and the tasting note -These back vintages are available to purchase by special request. The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva comes from an under-the-radar vintage that has blossomed today. The aging potential of these Riservas from Il Greppo must be tasted to be believed. Driven by fresh acidity that remains firm and taut, this wine reveals a dark garnet color and mid-weight concentration. The bouquet presents a careful succession of dried berry, forest floor and spice aromas that builds in intensity as the wine warms in the glass. The wine hits the palate with immediate brilliance and sparkle. This bottle is at its drinking prime right now. It's a true beauty.
2007 Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG has following scores - James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95, The Wine Advocate 94. 2007 Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG has the score of 94 from Robert Parker and the tasting note -The estate’s flagship Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is terrific in 2007. Rose petals, red cherries, flowers and spices are all layered together. This isn’t a huge wine, but rather a Brunello of elegance, refinement and pure finesse. The 2007 is a total infant of a wine, but one that holds quite a bit of promise for the future. There is plenty of vintage 2007 radiance, but it would be a shame to open a bottle before its tenth birthday, and that is likely to be on the optimistic side.
2012 Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG has following scores - Wine Enthusiast 100. 2012 Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG has the score of 97 from Robert Parker and the tasting note -You will notice the dedication printed below the label of the wine label. It reads - "Dedicato a Franco Biondi Santi." Indeed, the Biondi-Santi 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is the last vintage made by the towering father figure of Brunello whom most everyone referred to as the "gentleman of Montalcino." Il Dottore, as he was also respectfully addressed, died at age 91 in April 2013, and he was very active in the winery as this magnificent wine took shape. This Riserva is a true work of beauty. It is released one year later than usual. The wine reflects the natural heft and power of the 2012 vintage, and it also shows that distinctive open-knit and accessible personality that characterizes this warm and sunny growing season. Il Dottore's magic touch is revealed in the level of fine detail and precision that transcends vintage, grape and territory. That extreme focus is an achievement of this estate alone located in the celebrated Il Greppo property. This Brunello pours from the bottle with a magnificent garnet color, and it evolves in the glass with dark fruit, candied orange peel, spice, licorice, anise seed, cola and balsam herb. The aromas are magical and ethereal, albeit slightly ripe and soft as expected of this vintage.
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