2019 Brunello di Montalcino, Rennina, Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja)

Impeccably balanced with that proverbial Gaja Madias Touch that always denotes an extra level of creaminess or fruit concentration that fits lock and key with the wine's acidity and velvety tannic structure, this is a truly gorgeous wine. The Pieve Santa Restituta 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina represents a blend of fruit from sites of various soil compositions and exposures. In this classic vintage, you can count on a wine that is firmly structured and important in terms of mouthfeel, but it also yields to delicate and softer nuances of wild rose, toasted cumin seed, campfire ash and grilled rosemary. The wine sticks to the palate and offers long-lasting black fruit flavors. ~ (97) Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 12-14-2023

~ (94) Eric Guido, Vinous 11-1-2023

Aromas of sweet cherries, roses, sweet tobacco, and hints of jam. Full and layered. Lots of fruit. Juicy finish. Chewy at the end, and with air it becomes layered and very structured. Cellar it. Give it three or four years. Best after 2027. ~ (95) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 12-11-2023

Mid to deep ruby with orange tinges. Terrific lifted nose of cherry with hints of raspberry, becomes increasingly perfumed with aeration. The pinch of oak adds an extra layer of complexity. Succulent and polished with fresh, suave red fruit and a layer of fine-grained tannins. Energetic and direct ~ (17.5) Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com 10-27-2023

A jeweled ruby/magenta hue, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino Rennina shows off smoldering aromas of incense, cigar box, kirsch, lavender, and sage. It transitions to the palate with ease and is approachable, with refined tannins, mouthwatering, seamless acidity, a long-lasting finish, and a hint of warming spices on the back palate. An outstanding and seductive wine, it’s hard to resist now but will have lots of longevity ahead. Drink 2026-2046. ~ (98) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 2-28-2024