Gaja (Pieve Santa Restituta), Brunello Montalcino Rennina other_regions the 2008 is more mineral

the 2008 is more mineral

The succulent if not especially dense flavors exude a subtle minerality before concluding in solidly powerful

this medium bodied wine leaves you with a fresh

This lovely effort is very Vosne and the dense but fine supporting tannins are quite sophisticated

Gaja (Pieve Santa Restituta), Brunello Montalcino Rennina other_regions the 2008 is more mineralIn 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