Brunello di Montalcino Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta 2013

Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino 2013 is a full-bodied Sangiovese red wine from the Montalcino sub-region of Tuscany, central Italy. Crafted from a meticulous selection of grapes sourced from the Rennina and Sugarille vineyards, along with those from Torrenieri, Gaja Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino exemplifies a harmonious Brunello blend. The Rennina and Sugarille vineyards boast a clay-calcareous soil enriched with substantial quantities of galestro, a rocky, schistous clay soil, while Torrenieri`s terrain consists of a blend of clay, silt, and sand. "Aromas of red cherry, blackberry, liquorice and minerals. Juicy and tightly wound but pliant, offering smooth black and red fruit flavours complicated by liquorice and fresh herbs. Classically dry and long, finishing with supple but firm tannins and a bright floral element. It’s hard to argue with this entry-level Brunello’s quality. I find it to be slightly underrated in many vintages, as all the attention is focused on Gaja’s two top Brunellos, the Rennina and the Sugarille. But this non-cru Brunello offers lots of high-quality wine for the price." Vinous, 2018