The 2021 Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino is a distinguished expression of 100% Sangiovese, combining fruit from the Gaja family’s estate vineyards across Montalcino. It opens with elegant aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry and ripe plum, layered with violet, rose petal, bergamot, flint, nutmeg and Mediterranean herbs.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, juicy and beautifully refined, with red and dark berry fruit supported by vibrant acidity and powerful yet velvety tannins. Notes of liquorice, graphite, iron, savoury leather and sweet spice add complexity, leading to a long, persistent finish that balances ripe fruit with mineral tension.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is a polished and age-worthy Brunello that combines Gaja’s precision with the traditional structure of Montalcino. It may be enjoyed now after two hours of decanting, although it should show greater harmony from 2028 and continue developing through approximately 2047. Ideal with bistecca alla Fiorentina, roast lamb, wild boar ragù, braised beef, porcini mushrooms or aged Pecorino
