GajaPieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino 2018

Product code: 16856
£79.05 inc VAT
£474.30 / case of 6
Italy
Red Wine from
Tuscany, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Brunello di Montalcino
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Gaja
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Sangiovese
Grape: 100% Sangiovese
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Brunello di Montalcino
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Gaja
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Sangiovese
Grape: 100% Sangiovese

Product Notes

Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino is a stellar Italian wine, originating from the iconic Montalcino region. This premium vino boasts a rich velvety texture, bathed in a deep ruby red hue. It presents a complex aroma of ripe cherries and blackberries, layered with delicate notes of Mediterranean spices, balsamic tones and fine oak. In the mouth, it expounds vigorous flavours, bracing tannins, and a lengthy finish, testimonies of a top-tier wine. This robust Brunello di Montalcino is the perfect pair to roast meats and mature cheeses. A brilliant wine mirroring Italian tradition and expertise.

Tasting Notes

The 2014 Brunello shows botanical notes and fresh fruity aromas of sage, rosemary, red currant and pomegranate, followed by complimentary notes of clove and incense.

About the Winery

Gaja

Nestled in the verdant hills of Barbaresco, Italy, you'll discover the esteemed Gaja Winery. Founded in 1859, it is a testament to the enduring passion the Gaja family holds for the art of viticulture, and their commitment to producing some of the finest wines in the world.

The Gaja Winery is known for pioneering techniques that have fundamentally transformed the face of Italian winemaking. Angelo Gaja, the brilliant mind behind many of these innovations, has been instrumental in putting Italian wines on the international stage. Not only did he introduce the use of new French oak barrels in fermentation, but he was also one of the key advocates of reducing vineyard yields in order to drastically enhance the quality of grapes.

The winery's profile boasts a stunning array of white and red wines. However, it was the single-vineyard Barbaresco wines that propelled the Gaja estate onto the international stage. With a multitude of global awards, their wines are a testament to both tradition and innovation.

Additionally, much of the winery's success can be attributed to the rigorous approach to vineyard management. The terroir, enriched by the unique soil and microclimate of the region, confers exceptional complexity and flavour to the grapes. Hand-harvesting ensures that only the finest are selected and processed immediately to preserve their quality.

Yet, Gaja is more than just about quality wines; it’s about the experience. The estate itself is beautiful featuring a rustic, but elegant charm that reflects the Gaja family’s respect for nature and tradition. As you explore its historic cellars, lush vineyards and taste their exceptional wines, you'll experience the heart and soul of Italian winemaking.

From humble beginnings, to being named among Italy's most renowned wineries, Gaja Winery rightfully deserves it's place in the annals of viniculture history. It remains a beacon of quality, innovation, and a hoe: a living testament to the power of family tradition and an enduring love for the land.

http://www.gaja.com

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