Pieve Santa Restituta
(Gaja) Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille 2004
(Tuscany, Italy) 750mL -
Regular price $457.97
About the Winery:
Introduction
Sugarille is the name given to the parish estate, as a result of the inventory drawn up in 1547 by canon Giovanni Sampieri. Sugarille is the name both of the vineyard and the wine.
Vineyard Profile
A single vineyard facing south and covering a surface of 4.5 hectares mainly consisting o clay and limestone, with the presence of galestro (a rocky, schistous clay soil).
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino D.O.P
First Year of Production: 1990 (the first vintage produced by Gaja was 1995)
Vinification
Fermentation and maceration for around three weeks followed by 24 months of aging in oak and another six months in concrete vats.
Technical Information
Varietal Composition: 100% Sangiovese
Tasting Notes
Even deeper hues of concentrated ruby-red color than the Rennina 2018. The nose begins with sweet notes of cotton candy, pomegranate, and hints of tea rose all culminating in a savory mouthfeel, a classic style of this vineyard. The tannins are rich and silky.
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