Brunello di Montalcino “Rennina” DOCG 2020

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

29062120 · 0,75 l · 252,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Rennina 2020 is dark and powerful in the glass, opening slowly with notes of crushed stone, cedar, mint and a hint of cumin as its dark red fruits begin to unfold in a captivating display. On the palate, tart cherry and blackberry fruit is accompanied by a silky texture and balanced by a core of rounded tannins and stimulating acidity, with notes of liquorice and sweet herbs behind. The finish is medium-long and balanced, with fine-grained tannins under a sheen of polished red and black fruits and a hint of lavender on the finish. Leave to lie down and be rewarded! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red with a subtly brightening rim. Deep, inviting nose, initially of cranberries and fine earthy tones, then dried citrus fruit, reminiscent of sugared violets in the aftertaste. Complex on the palate, with tightly woven tannins, multi-layered and clear, balanced, comes in several layers, powerful, great length!" Falstaff

"In the nose, a terrificodeur of pomegranate, raspberries and tobacco beguiles; juicy attack, the acidity invigorating and in balance with the youthful tannins, combining character, polish and great length." Vinum

"The Gaja team in Pieve Santa Restituta has managed to balance the different parcels for the Rennina in order to keep the alcohol content in check and preserve the freshness. The wine is ripe and relatively powerful and exudes red berry compote, heady bougainvillea and a hint of clay. The palate is soft and graceful, with bright candied cherry and leather, underpinned by a savoury note. The tannins are soft and grainy, expansive and enveloping. Everything is in its place to develop gracefully over the medium term." Decanter

"The Brunello di Montalcino Rennina 2020 is still a baby in its development, understated and restrained, with a bouquet of dried black cherries, stone dust and a cascade of violet and lavender flowers that only unfold with time in the glass. On the palate, it displays a silky texture and a truly harmonious feel that is washed with ripe red and black fruit flavours, underlined by crisp mineral notes and a hint of balsamic spice. A web of fine-grained tannins envelops the senses with youthful tension, while the 2020 finishes long and colourful with a pleasantly bitter feel and a hint of mocha that lingers. It could one day earn a higher score. Bury the Rennina deep in the cellar." Vinous

"The Pieve Santa Restituta 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina offers an excellent integration of soft spice and sweet cherry fruit. The wine has a rich texture and you don't get the dry or parched tannins and phenolic pinch that is common in hot growing seasons. In fact, the tannins here are sweet and well-hydrated. There's plenty of fruit to round out a long finish." Wine Advocate

"Fresh and concentrated, this red wine displays aromas and flavours of cherry, plum, hibiscus, eucalyptus and minerals. Racy and elegant, with outstanding intensity and harmony. Its youthful exuberance is evident on the finish with dense, dusty tannins and excellent length." Wine Spectator

"Flavours of dark fruits, mushrooms and rich earth follow through to a full body with creamy, round tannins that are long and beautiful. Deep fruit and a polished, velvety texture. Excellent depth and intensity." James Suckling