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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021 from the Pieve Santa Restituta Gaja estate, Sangiovese Grosso from Montalcino, distinguished by three stelle Veronelli and five grappoli Bibenda. Price of €183.00 consistent with its standing, but no mention of organic farming or aging potential.
Appellation Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Montalcino zone named, Sangiovese Grosso, intense ruby color and notes of red fruits, spezie, cuoio, balsamiche consistent.
Three stelle Veronelli and five grappoli Bibenda, two high-level distinctions, backed by the Pieve Santa Restituta Gaja estate, a renowned named producer.
€183.00 for a Brunello DOCG of this standing, with a crossed-out price of €203.55: consistent with the appellation and the distinctions, without being significantly below the usual price.
Specific pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; nothing about aging or drinking young.
Pieve Santa Restituta estate named and located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and minimum 5-year aging including 2 in wood specified; organic not mentioned.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine for a moment Tuscany, its gentle hills and its ancestral vineyards. It is there, in the heart of Montalcino, that I discovered an expression of Brunello that will speak directly to you: the Sugarille from Pieve Santa Restituta. This wine is not just a bottle, it is an invitation to a sensory journey, an encounter with authenticity.
This Brunello di Montalcino DOCG comes from the Pieve Santa Restituta estate, a property that belongs to the prestigious world of Gaja. Located in the historic zone of Montalcino, this estate benefits from privileged vineyards where the clayey and limestone soil plays an essential role. This unique terroir is the key to bringing out the minerality and structure of Sangiovese Grosso, the king grape variety of this appellation. The 2021 vintage already promises beautiful complexity, the result of careful vinification with fermentation in steel tanks and a long maceration, followed by a minimum aging of five years, two of which in wood.
From the very first glance, its color will seduce you with its intensity. On the nose, you will be enveloped by aromas of ripe red fruits, notably cherry, which blend with spicy notes and a delicate touch of balsamic notes, even leather. On the palate, this wine reveals itself harmonious and full-bodied. You will find velvety tannins that caress the palate, and a long persistence that will remind you of the richness of its original terroir. It is a tasting that tells a story, that of a Tuscan tradition revisited with a touch of innovation.
This Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille is an ideal companion for your most memorable meals. Its structure and complexity will pair wonderfully with grilled or sauced red meats, such as a good wild boar stew, or with game. Do not hesitate to serve it with aged cheeses, where its tannins and aromas will find a perfect echo. It is a wine that calls for conviviality, for those moments when you take the time to savor every instant. Let yourself be tempted by this experience, and you will discover why this Brunello is a true gem of Tuscany.
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