COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Pieve Santa Restituta
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Brunello di Montalcino 2018 from Pieve Santa Restituta is produced by the Gaja family, marking their significant Tuscan estate. The vineyards are situated across varying altitudes in Montalcino, Tuscany, a region renowned for Sangiovese. The 2018 growing season, characterized by cooler and wetter conditions followed by drying winds, has resulted in a wine with a distinct profile of freshness and elegance, often drawing comparisons to classic vintages.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€93
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gaja's first estate outside Piedmont.
Fact 02
Estate named after a 4th-century church.
Fact 03
Vineyards range from 120 to 650 meters altitude.
Fact 04
The 2018 vintage is noted for its freshness.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Brunello di Montalcino Pieve Santa Restituta 2018 begins with manual vineyard work and hand-harvesting. Grapes from individual vineyards are fermented and macerated separately for about three weeks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in oak barrels, then spends an additional six months in concrete vats before bottling. Yields are capped at 80 quintals per hectare.
