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

very concentrated

Clings with fantastic tenacity and focus

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

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