Driven by the same curiosity and spirit of innovation, Tancredi, his son, was one of the early proponents of creating the guidelines for the related DOCG, as well as the father of the particular practice of re-corking old Reserves. Franco, during his 43-year tenure at the helm of the company, worked tirelessly – and succeeded – in elevating the Biondi Santi brand to a global reference point for excellence in Italian winemaking craftsmanship. An extraordinary winemaking legacy, the result of over a century and a half of history, was inherited by Franco’s son, Jacopo. He, in the spirit of enterprise passed down by his ancestors, has breathed new life into traditions with wines in a contemporary style. To complete his brave and modern vision, Jacopo Biondi Santi chose Castello di Montepò, in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma. Here, with the same determination as the impregnable medieval fortress that remained unconquered for centuries, Jacopo cultivates Sangiovese Grosso BBS 11, the family’s exclusive heritage, along with international varieties that create labels expressing the vigorous individuality of a man determined to build his family’s future, making it even brighter than in the past. This intensive work converges with experience, intuition, and winemaking rigor, and Jacopo Biondi Santi is joined every day by his son Tancredi.