Gaja (Pieve Santa Restituta), Brunello Montalcino Rennina other_regions Would you believe I had

Would you believe I had a chance to buy a large parcel of Giovanni Conternos 1996 Barolo Riserva Monfortino when it was first released

all surrounded by jammy flavors of cherry confit and blackberry marmalade

very concentrated

this brilliant effort needs a handful of years in the cellar and will live to see its 30th birthday in fine form

the wine fills your palate

Gaja (Pieve Santa Restituta), Brunello Montalcino Rennina other_regions Would you believe I hadIn 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