1999 Brunello di Montalcino Annata
By Biondi Santi
1999 Brunello di Montalcino Annata from Biondi Santi: A Toast to Tuscany
The 1999 Brunello di Montalcino Annata effortlessly stands as one of the formidable forays into fine wines from Italy, undoubtedly reaffirming the timeless prestige of Biondi Santi. The '99 is unique in that it melds together the nuanced complexities for which Biondi Santi is globally renowned with the intrinsic vigor of this exceptional vintage.
Basking In Favoured Climes
Italy's 1999 season was graced with favourable weather conditions, balmy summer days tempered by cooling evening breezes, yielding a vintage that bears the hallmark characteristics of Biondi Santi's meticulous craft in a subtly amplified manner. It has been said that terroir is the soul of wine, and 1999 Brunello di Montalcino Annata stands testament to this philosophical perception.
The beautiful ripeness of fruit achieved in this year has lent a lusciousness to the body of the wine that transcends expectations even while remaining faithfully bound to the elegant structure that defines this exceptional Italian producer.
Investment Worthy: The Fine Balance of Age & Vigor
The propitious maturation potential of this vintage places it directly in the sights of astute wine investors. The ‘99 Annata simultaneously showcases deep layers of black cherry and tobacco laced with elusive hints of star anise, all enveloped in a gentle fusion of tannin and acidity. This wine brims with a vivacity that belies its age; making it an intriguing prospect for collectors looking for an instantiation of fine winemaking principles par excellence.
As a final assurance of this cultivar's investment worthiness, it must be emphasised that the longevity of the 1999 Brunello di Montalcino Annata is not merely an expectation, but rather a firm guarantee of its exquisite design. Each successive uncorking will reward the connoisseur with evolving nuances and complexities, ensuring it steadily appreciates in both taste and value.
Market price (CAD)
$5,190.00
12x75cl