Gaja (Pieve Santa Restituta), Brunello Montalcino Rennina other_regions This is one of the

This is one of the few 2008s I would buy to cellar

this wine produces a noticeable level of sweetness on the finish

The tannins are bold and fleshy

earth and tobacco scents open up what seems like an early maturing wine for this chateau

Gaja (Pieve Santa Restituta), Brunello Montalcino Rennina other_regions This is one of theIn 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