Gaja Brunello di Montalcino Pieve Santa Restituta 2018

On the nose, Angelo Gaja’s classic Brunello 2018 is complex and intense, with very fresh, lively raspberry, strawberry, and cherry aromas, accompanied by fine pepper and herbal notes. The tannins are present but silky smooth. Juicy, concentrated, and mellow, it perfectly demonstrates the skill of its producer.

The grapes come partly from the Galestro soils of the famous single vineyards Rennina and Sugarille, and partly from Torrenieri, where clay, tuff, and sand predominate, and are fermented and macerated separately. Only after 24 months in oak barrels are the wines blended and harmonized for another 6 months in concrete tanks.