The 2020 Pieve Santa Restituta Sugarille Brunello di Montalcino is an exceptional single-vineyard 100% Sangiovese from Angelo Gaja's acclaimed Pieve Santa Restituta estate in Montalcino. Sourced from the historic Sugarille vineyard, renowned for its galestro clay and schist soils, the wine is matured for 12 months in French oak barriques, followed by 12 months in large oak casks and extended bottle ageing. The nose is beautifully layered, revealing preserved cherry, wild strawberry and dried rose petals intertwined with cedar, anise, camphor and exotic spice. Awarded 97 points by Falstaff, 96 points by Jeb Dunnuck and 94 points by Vinous, it is one of the finest Brunellos of the vintage.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with silky, fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity and remarkable mineral precision. Concentrated red berry fruit is framed by savoury herbs, saline minerality and subtle spice, leading to a long, elegant finish with exceptional purity and persistence. More restrained than powerful, the 2020 emphasises finesse, tension and longevity, making it a superb expression of the Sugarille vineyard.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2020 Pieve Santa Restituta Sugarille Brunello di Montalcino is a magnificent match for beef Wellington, roast lamb, venison, braised beef, truffle pasta or aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Enjoy now with a 1–2 hour decant, or cellar confidently through 2048+ as its complexity, elegance and mineral character continue to evolve.
