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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021 from Pieve Santa Restituta Gaja, Sangiovese Grosso from Montalcino, aged 24 months in wood and 6 months in cement, in a large 1.5 L format. No awards or guides are mentioned, which leaves the vintage's recognition unattested.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation and Sangiovese Grosso named, Montalcino zone specified; intense ruby color and notes of cherry, juniper and herbs consistent with the appellation.
No awards or guides mentioned; the producer Pieve Santa Restituta Gaja is named, but without any attested distinction in the sources.
Large 1.5 L format at €171.56, i.e. €85.78 scaled to 75 cl, crossed-out price of €216.10; consistent with a Brunello of this rank, without any distinction to push the price up.
Precise pairings (roasted or grilled red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated between 16 and 18 °C.
Pieve Santa Restituta Gaja estate located in Montalcino, acquired in 1994; fermentation in steel, long maceration, 24 months in wood then 6 months in cement tanks.
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
Picture yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where time seems suspended. It is in this setting that I discovered a wine that whispers the history of its land: the Brunello di Montalcino from Pieve Santa Restituta Gaja. A sensory experience that transports you directly under the Montalcino sun.
Pieve Santa Restituta, a name that resonates with history, is the birthplace of this Brunello. Acquired by the Gaja family in 1994, this property in Montalcino benefits from a unique microclimate. The air there is ventilated and dry, preventing humidity from stagnating and allowing the grapes to reach optimal maturity. The estate has invested in preserving its vineyard heritage, caring for the oldest vines and enriching the subsoil through compost production, an approach I particularly appreciate for its respect for nature.
This Brunello is the faithful expression of all the vineyards of Pieve Santa Restituta. Each parcel of Sangiovese Grosso ferments and macerates separately for about three weeks. After this step, the wine ages for 24 months in wood, then the blend is made, followed by an additional 6 months of refinement in cement tanks. This method gives the wine an intense ruby color. On the nose, you will discover an ample and precise bouquet, where notes of juniper, aromatic herbs, delicate floral scents and a touch of cherry mingle. On the palate, it reveals a rich structure, perfectly balanced acidity and ripe tannins, all culminating in a long, persistent finish that testifies to its unique character.
This Brunello di Montalcino is a wine I love to recommend for special occasions. It pairs wonderfully well with red meats, whether roasted or grilled, game and aged cheeses. Picture it alongside a good slow-cooked dish, warming the atmosphere of an evening with friends. But it is also a wine for meditation, to be savored without haste, in good company or with a good book. Its complexity and depth invite you to take your time, to savor each sip and to be carried away by the flavors of Tuscany. It is an invitation to slowness, to pure pleasure, a true gem to discover and share.
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