Gaja (Pieve Santa Restituta), Brunello Montalcino Rennina Vintage:2013 firmish but well integrated tannins

firmish but well integrated tannins and minerally freshness

All whole clusters

This too is a knock-out and a one that should evolve glacially over a 20 to 30-year period as it’s even a bit firmer than the Chambertin

Mild wood influence sets off a highly complex nose comprised of fresh red currant and blue pinot fruit aromas that are liberally laced with warm earth and a sauvage hint that carries over to the relatively refined and supple yet entirely serious

my sense is that this will eventually come together

Gaja (Pieve Santa Restituta), Brunello Montalcino Rennina Vintage:2013 firmish but well integrated tanninsIn a vintage where so many wines already appear tired, Gaja's 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina jumps from the glass with vibrant aromas and flavors. Violets, black cherries, tobacco, licorice and menthol all appear later, adding further shades of complexity. The tannins are firm yet beautifully integrated. Pieve Santa Restituta fans know than Rennina can be deceptively medium in body, yet it has a great track record for aging. Today, the wine is