Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta "Rennina" Brunello di Montalcino 2018
Sangiovese
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TASTING NOTES: A slightly more concentrated ruby-red color than the classic Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello. Herbaceous Mediterranean notes of rosemary, thyme, and balsamic are more evident and persistent with hints of resin and spice. The palate shows complex tannins that are still reactive but well-made with savory qualities and fresh, balanced acidity making for a fresh and drinkable wine.
APPELLATION: Brunello di Montalcino D.O.P.
VARIETAL: 100% Sangiovese
VINEYARDS: Three non-adjacent vineyards surrounding the parish church in an area
called Rennina in ancient times. The south-west facing soil dates to the Eocene age and
mainly consists of sand, silt, and clay. The vines are 25 years old on average.
VINIFICATION: The grapes from the three vineyards ferment and macerate
separately for around three weeks. After 24 months of ageing in oak, the wines are
blended and then aged for another six months in concrete vats. The name originates etymologically from the Latin word Remnius and the Etruscan word Remne indicating the name given to the parish-owned land, as mentioned in a document dating back to 715 A.D.
"Pieve Santa Restituta is GAJA's estate in Montalcino, purchased in 1994. It is the family's first expansion outside the Barbaresco and Barolo areas since its establishment in 1859. Since 1994 several redevelopment works have been carried out in the vineyards to transform the vine growing methods in line with GAJA’s winemaking philosophy. The name of the winery derives from the ancient Pieve (church) situated in the middle of the estate, whose foundations date back to the 4th century AD. The labels chosen for the wines pay tribute to the Pieve and recall the typical colors of the Gaja family, i.e. black and white. Wine has been made here since the 12th century." - Wilson Daniels
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