Angelo GAJA Brunello di Montalcino 2018 “Pieve Santa Restituta”

Angelo Gaja Brunello di Montalcino 2018, Piedmont, Italy

Pieve di Santa Restituta has a fascinating history that dates back to 1132. This property, named after the local church, was acquired by Roberto Bellini in 1972 and came under the ownership of Angelo Gaja in 1994. Under Gaja's leadership, the vineyards have been expanded to 25 hectares, where Sangiovese grapes are grown for the production of the famous Brunello wines: Sugarille, Rennina and Brunello di Montalcino.

Brunello di Montalcino from Pieve Santa Restituta is a wine in a class of its own. It presents an aroma that is already open in its youth and offers classic notes of wild roses, cherries, mild spices and a pleasant, well-integrated woody character. The taste starts with dry nuances and a good tannin structure, but after some time in the glass it develops sweeter fruit notes of cherries, blackberries and English liquorice, accompanied by a complex forest floor character that almost gives the wine a Piedmontese touch. The finish is long and harmonious, indicating excellent aging potential.