Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021

Pieve Santa Restituta | Angelo Gaja | Tuscany
Az. Agr. Pieve Santa Restituta | Loc. Chiesa Santa Restituta | IT 53024 Montalcino

29062621 · 0,75 l · 114,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In 2021, the Montalcino DOCG produced a vintage of rare clarity. Cooler nights, marked temperature fluctuations, a slow and steady ripening process lasting well into October – these are the conditions that allow Sangiovese Grosso to reveal what lies beyond the fruit: minerality, structure, and the subtle geological layers of a vineyard that has been producing wine since the Middle Ages. Pieve Santa Restituta vinifies according to this philosophy: each of the plots – Sugarille, Rennina, Santo Pietro, Castagno, Pian dei Cerri and Torrenieri in the north-east of the appellation – is harvested, fermented and macerated separately. Only after individual ageing in oak for 24 months is the final blend for the vintage determined through extensive blind tastings. Six months in concrete tanks before bottling.

A brilliant ruby red with delicate garnet hues. On the nose: blood orange, dark cherry, raspberry purée, tobacco and pepper – clear, precise, with an energy that is not overpowering but builds in layers. On the palate, it is both juicy and firm, with firm, well-integrated tannins, a lively saltiness and a long, mineral final. A Brunello that encapsulates the vintage – and explains why this place has been producing wine for centuries. SUPERIORE.DE

"A clear and firm, slightly meatier and leathery-animal scent of ripe black and a few red berries with hints of cherry, a touch of smoke, pepper, floral notes, Mediterranean herbs and meat juices. Ripe, refined, very juicy and clear fruit, plenty of mellow tannins, a delicate touch of acidity, dense and persistent on the palate, with a hint of tobacco, delicately herbaceous and floral, once again a touch of peppery ethereal notes, subtle smoky and toasty hints, a hint of chocolate, ashy nuances, a very good, firm, juicy and spicy finish." Wein-Plus

"A deep ruby red. Inviting on the nose, with ripe cherry, followed by rosemary blossoms and marzipan, as well as a hint of violets. Elegant and juicy on the palate, with a precise interplay of acidity and tannins, and final balanced, lingering final." Falstaff

"The wine has a medium to full body with notes of dried fruit, cassis, tarry smoke and spicy leather. It is slender on the mid-palate yet long and polished. Firm tannins suggest the need for further bottle ageing, a profile consistent with a traditionally structured Brunello." Wine Advocate

"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino exudes heavenly aromas: geranium, bergamot and rose petals mingle with lavender and exotic spices. The Brunello di Montalcino is supple, with a crisp acidity and tart red and blue fruits that flow beneath a hint of violet blossoms. The finish has a satisfying tension, in which fine-grained tannins blend with mineral graphite notes and citrus fruits, whilst a hint of sour cherry makes your cheeks tingle." Vinous

"This wine is dark and full of aromas of blackberries, black cherries and blackcurrants, complemented by notes of iron, wild herbs and Mediterranean scrub. At its heart lies a lively acidity, supported by refined tannins. This red wine is well-balanced, with a blend of fruity and spicy elements in the finish." Wine Spectator

"A reserved wine with an elegant nose of subtle red cherries, wild strawberries, sweet violets and complex earthy and tamarind notes. Full-bodied with liquorice flavours, a dense mid-palate and velvety tannins that are powerful yet ripe. Slightly elevated acidity and a long, chewy finish." James Suckling