The Tuscan winemakers that
invented the legendary Brunello di Montalcino wine in the 19th
century were taken over by French group EPI on Friday.
EPI, owned by the Descours family, one of France's richest,
will have a majority stake in the new company, to be called
Tenuta Biondi Santi SpA.
Jacopo Biondi Santi will be the president, Win News reported.
"The operation was successfuly completed today," EPI said.
Brunello di Montalcino is a wine made with 100% Sangiovese
with Italy's highest DOCG classification.
It is the Sangiovese that most wine critics cite to be the
best in all of Italy.
It vies with Barolo from Piedmont as Italy's best red.
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