This is the "12 greatest wines in the world in the 20th century" by the world-renowned wine magazine Wine Spectator:
Chateau Margaux in 1990
Chateau d'Yquem in 1921
Quita do Noval Nacional (1931)
1937 ROMANNE CONTI
1941 Cabernet Sauvignon
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1945
Chateau Cheval Blanc in 1947
Paul Jaboulet Aine La Chapelle Hermitage in 1961
In 1955, The Biante Sandi Treasures Brunello
Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1955
Petrus 1961
Heitz Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1974
Juxtaposed with so many of the best vintage wines, it can be seen that the 1955 Biante Sandi collection Brunello dry red is high in the world's famous wine map.
Professor Chen Xinmin's book Rare Wines: The World's Top 100 Wines describes the wine as follows: "Italy's first top wine, and the most expensive and only wine in Italy that is often auctioned around the world. In 1969, the President of Italy visited London to present Queen Elizabeth with brunello, the 1955 Biante Sandy Collection, a wine that won the Queen's admiration for its exceptional quality.
1. The Biante Desandi Collection Brunello: the 2nd and most expensive wine in Italy
According to the WS, the Biante Despendis Brunello collection is the 2nd most expensive wine in Italy, after Masseto. Awesome!
2. Bianti Sandi: The Old Wine King of Italy, "Father of Brunello"
Brunello di Montalcino (Brunello di Montalcino) is one of Italy's top 5 classic ABBBC wines, produced in Italy's famous Tuscany appellation and known as the "crown jewel of Tuscany".
Brunello has a long history, dating back to the early 14th century. But brunello, in the true sense of the word, was born at the end of the 19th century and was brewed by Ferruccio Biondi Santi. Firuccio thus earned the nickname "Father of Brunello", the famous Biondi Santi.
After World War II, Beianti Sandi winery was the only Brunello producer in Tuscany. Bienti Sandi Winery is very famous in Italy and even the world, with the reputation of "The Old Wine King of Italy", which can be called one of the four top wineries in Italy.
It is worth mentioning that in 2013, the old owner of Bian Di Shandi passed away, and the fine wines of previous years have been outstanding, which has added to the collection and investment value.
3. Brian Di Shandi Treasure Brunello: from the top single garden, can be aged for hundreds of years
This wine comes from IL Greppo, one of the finest vineyards in Beandasandi and even in Italy. The Grove produces 2 Brunellos, Namely Riserva and Annata. This wine is a collector's list, with vines more than 25 years old and an altitude of 300-500 meters.
According to the data given on the official website, the treasure-grade aging potential is around 70-80 years, but the owner of Bian Di Shandi said that these wines can actually be put for hundreds of years.
For example, in the cellars of Biantesandi there are still 4 treasures of Brunello from the oldest vintages: in 1888, 1891, 1925 and 1945, the oldest wine is 130 years old; in the last century, the Italian president tasted a bottle of century-old wine, and after opening the bottle, he found that the wine was brown like onion skin, but it was still not tasted.
4. In 2006, it won 97 points from "Wine Watcher", with a total production of 11,087 bottles
Wine Watcher 97 points, wine review: "This wine is soft in texture and the tannins in the aftertaste are firm and serious. Contains a large amount of black cherry, blackberry, mineral, spice flavor, the aftertaste is very long. The current tannins are slightly flamboyant and take time to tame. Best enjoyed between 2013 and 2027. ”
Robert Parker 95 points, wine review: "This wine is still very young, but it has an amazing sense of harmony. The 2006 vintage is surprisingly rich, complete and surprising in its powerful fruity flavours, and the overall style is fascinating and depressing. It is a beautiful, focused, perfect Brunello with considerable potential for the future. It is expected to reach maturity between 2016 and 2036. ”
5. Year 2006: Brunello's excellent year, excellent year
According to data published by the Brunello Wine Association, 2006 was an excellent vintage (5 stars).
Of the 69 vintages from 1945 to 2013, there were 16 5-star vintages, 28 4-star vintages, 14 3-star vintages, 8 2-star qualifying years, and 3 1-star non-qualifying vintages.
Biante Desandi wineries attach great importance to the quality of the grapes, different varieties are planted separately, different parks are managed separately, and in some bad years, the winery will voluntarily abandon the brewing of Brunello, so it is not produced every year.
The Vintage of the Brunello Collection is made at The Biante Sandy Winery
6, 2006 vintage: it is the best time to drink
People who often drink good wine know that many top wines are "killed" before they can wait for the drinking period, so the top wines that are in the drinking period are often unattainable.
And a famous estate from a café like Bian Di Shandi, not to mention that it showed amazing balance, maturity, richness and depth at an early age, and continued to precipitate and sharpen for more than ten years, which makes people think of Leonardo, who is at the peak, how many surprises are we can't imagine?
The official website recommends that this wine be decanted for about 8 hours before enjoying it, just open the cork in advance and wake up the bottle.
7. Treasure level: Oak barrels are aged for 3 years, and the grapes are only listed in the 6th year after harvest
According to the 1998 DOCG Regulations, the minimum age for Collector's Grade Brunello oak barrels is 2 years, and they must be aged in bottles for more than 6 months and must be sold again 6 years after grape harvest. The wine is aged in Slovenian oak barrels for 3 years, 1 year longer than the stipulated time.
8. Brunello: The first italian wine to obtain DOCG certification, Italian niche boutique wine
Let's start with the name: Brunello di Montalcino. "Brunello" means brunello, the wine grape, and Montalcino is the appellation name "Montacino". Because of its long name, the Chinese people are generally referred to as Brunello, or BDM.
On January 7, 1980, Brunello became the first italian wine to be CERTIFIED BY DOCG. DOCG is the highest grade of Italian wine and has strict production regulations. Every bottle of Brunello wine is stamped with an Italian government seal to ensure its origin.
However, the entire Brunello wine appellation area is only 2,000 hectares, with an annual production of only 300,000 cases, which is only equivalent to 10 large wineries in Bordeaux, so the production is small, and the market retail price is mostly above 300 yuan, which is a niche Italian boutique wine.
Brunello wines are arguably the most promising vintages in Italy, generally with an ageing potential of more than 10-30 years, with the best even aged for hundreds of years. Brunello wines are masculine, and the World Wine Map describes it as "for heroes".
9. Montasino: Listed as a "World Cultural Heritage" by UNESCO
This wine is from Montacino. The appellation is located in Tuscany, adjacent to the Chianti Classico. The region's reputation for making top wines has been around for more than 2,000 years. On a visit to Montahino in 1676-1677, the Grand Auditor Bartolomeo Gherardini praised "excellent quality, but not much quantity".
Montasino's climate and altitude have a greater impact on the flavor of wines. Overall, the weather here is warmer and drier than most of the Chianti appellations, and it can even be said that it has the driest climate in tuscany, with an average annual rainfall of only 700 milliliters. In addition, the cool sea breeze in the southwest guarantees excellent day-night temperature differences and air circulation. As a result, Sangiovese can reach maximum ripeness here, resulting in a wine that is fuller and more structured than any Tuscan wine. It is worth mentioning that in 2004 Montasino also became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
10. Brunello: The best variant of Sangiovese, producing wines with outstanding aging potential
This wine is made from Brunello grapes, also known as The Great Sangiovese. This is a very precious grape, the best variant of Sangiovese, which produces wines with outstanding aging potential and are of great value.
Brunello wines are bright and clear, strong and pure, with bright garnet reds, thick tannins and long-lasting aromas, with aromas of berries, herbs, spices, preserves, tobacco, herbs, shrubs and earth.
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