Biondi-Santi
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Brunello di Montalcino
2012
Vintage
Varietal
Sangiovese
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2020-2039), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2039, with a drinking horizon to 2047.
The ‘12 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva.
Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012 is a Sangiovese from Italy.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2012 vintage
Biondi-Santi's 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a Sangiovese from Italy.
About Biondi-Santi
Biondi-Santi's Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a Sangiovese from Italy.
From the cellar: pair with
Bistecca alla fiorentina
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Pappardelle with wild boar ragu
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Pecorino with fennel salumi
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012?
Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012 is a Sangiovese from Italy.
What does Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012 taste like?
Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2018-2047. Within that arc, the peak window is 2020-2039. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012?
Pair this wine with Bistecca alla fiorentina; Pappardelle with wild boar ragu; or Pecorino with fennel salumi.