COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Sangiovese Grosso
PRODUCER
Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja)
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pieve Santa Restituta Rennina Brunello di Montalcino 2019 is a 100% Sangiovese Grosso from Montalcino, Tuscany. The estate, now part of the Gaja family, is named after an ancient church on its grounds. The Rennina bottling is noted for its elegant character and a brighter, tarter fruit profile. The name 'Rennina' itself has ancient origins, possibly linked to historical land designations. The 2019 vintage is characterized by a warm, balanced growing season that promoted optimal ripening for the Sangiovese Grosso grapes.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€225
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Rennina's name may derive from ancient Latin or Etruscan terms for parish-owned land.
Fact 02
The estate's name honors a church with foundations dating to the 4th century AD.
Fact 03
Gaja's acquisition of Pieve Santa Restituta was their first venture outside Piedmont.
Fact 04
The 2019 vintage is often compared favorably to the highly-regarded 2015 and 2016 vintages.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Pieve Santa Restituta Rennina Brunello di Montalcino 2019 is produced from 100% Sangiovese Grosso. Following harvest, the wine undergoes fermentation, with details on vessels and temperatures not specified. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in oak barrels. After blending, it rests for an additional six months in concrete vats before release. The estate is managed under the Gaja family's philosophy of quality and terroir expression.
