Gaja (Pieve Santa Restituta), Brunello Montalcino Rennina other_regions Clings with fantastic tenacity and

Clings with fantastic tenacity and focus

The succulent if not especially dense flavors exude a subtle minerality before concluding in solidly powerful

muscular and classy finish

the wine fills your palate

This lovely effort is very Vosne and the dense but fine supporting tannins are quite sophisticated

Gaja (Pieve Santa Restituta), Brunello Montalcino Rennina other_regions Clings with fantastic tenacity andIn 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