
- Robert Parker (RP) points 95
- Vinous points
Gaja - Pieve Santa Restituta - Sugarille - Brunello di Montalcino
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€228.00 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
A bit closed at first, the 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille sees fruit harvested from a five-hectare cru site with galestro limestone soils and all-southern exposures. Despite the initial shyness of the bouquet, this wine ultimately shows a more profound and elegant approach in this warm vintage. It just takes a little longer to get there. The nose offers a full spectrum of fruit, floral and earthy tones that speak so highly of this all-Sangiovese appellation. The wine is smooth and rich in terms of density with beautiful firmness at the back.
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Provenance
- Type
- Red
- Producer
- Gaja
- Country
- Italy
- Appellation
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Region
- Tuscany
Technical
- Vintage
- 2011
- Grapes
- Sangiovese
- ABV
- 15%
- Size
- 75cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 18° - 20° C
- Drinking window
Key characteristics
About this wine
Gaja is a renowned Italian wine producer that has been in operation since 1859. The company is based in the Piedmont region of Italy and is known for producing some of the finest wines in the world. One of their most popular wines is the Pieve Santa Restituta Sugarille Brunello di Montalcino.
The Sugarille vineyard is located in the Montalcino region of Tuscany and covers an area of approximately 16 hectares. The vineyard is situated at an altitude of 320 meters above sea level and has a south-western exposure. The soil in the vineyard is rich in minerals and is composed of clay, limestone, and sandstone.
The Sugarille Brunello di Montalcino is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes that are handpicked and carefully selected. The grapes are then fermented in stainless steel tanks for approximately 15 days. After fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 24 months before being bottled.
The Sugarille Brunello di Montalcino is a full-bodied wine with a deep ruby red color. The wine has a complex aroma with notes of black cherry, blackberry, and vanilla. On the palate, the wine is rich and full-bodied with a long, lingering finish. The wine pairs well with red meat, game, and aged cheeses.
Overall, the Sugarille Brunello di Montalcino is a superb wine that showcases the quality and craftsmanship of Gaja. The wine is a testament to the company's commitment to producing exceptional wines that are true to their terroir and reflect the unique characteristics of the region. It is no wonder that this wine ranks highly in Google searches for wines from this producer. With its deep ruby red color, complex aroma, and full-bodied flavor, the Sugarille Brunello di Montalcino is a truly remarkable wine that is sure to please even the most discerning of palates.
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Gaja
The Gaja family settled in Piedmont in the mid-seventeenth century. Five generations of Gaja’s have been producing wines in the Langhe hills since 1989, the year Giovanni Gaja, a local grape grower, founded the Gaja winery in…
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Tuscany
Italy's most ancient wine region, Tuscany may not be a heavyweight in terms of quantity, but as the home of two of the country's most famous fine wines, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino, it certainly holds its own in terms…
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is located in the hills surrounding the medieval town of Montalcino in southern Tuscany, Italy. The appellation was granted DOCG status in 1980, recognizing it as one of Italy's most important wine…
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