The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Pieve Santa Restituta “Sugarille” from Domaine Gaja is a wine of great elegance and exceptional depth. It perfectly reflects the grandeur of Brunello di Montalcino wines, with rich aromas and a balanced tannic structure. This fine wine is intended for wine lovers who appreciate its aging potential and evolving complexity, offering a memorable tasting experience now or in the years to come, especially when paired with rich, sophisticated dishes.
2013 Brunello Di Montalcino Pieve Santa Restituta Sugarille Gaja
€146.40
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The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Pieve Santa Restituta “Sugarille” from Domaine Gaja is a wine of great elegance and exceptional depth. It perfectly reflects the grandeur of Brunello di Montalcino wines, with rich aromas and a balanced tannic structure. This fine wine is intended for wine lovers who appreciate its aging potential and evolving complexity, offering a memorable tasting experience now or in the years to come, especially when paired with rich, sophisticated dishes.
Wine estate: Domaine Gaja
Grape varieties: Sangiovese
Region: Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Central Italy, Italy
Appellation: Brunello
Color: Red
Format: Bottle 0.75 L
Description
The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Pieve Santa Restituta “Sugarille” is a prestigious cuvée produced by the renowned Domaine Gaja, famous for its exceptional wines in Italy. From the Montalcino terroir, this wine is crafted from the Sangiovese grape variety, within the iconic Brunello di Montalcino appellation. The Sugarille vineyard, where this wine originates, is known for its rich and varied soils, providing the wine with unmatched depth and complexity. The 2013 vintage is notable for its elegance and aging potential, showcasing the typicity of the Tuscan terroir.
Blend
This wine is made from 100% Sangiovese, a native Italian grape known for producing wines that are both structured and elegant, with great finesse. The grapes come exclusively from the Sugarille vineyard, which benefits from exceptional exposure and terroir, allowing for wines with great aromatic depth.
Tasting notes
Color: The wine displays a deep ruby red color with garnet highlights, reflecting its evolution and concentration.
Nose: The nose is complex and deep, revealing intense aromas of ripe dark fruits such as black cherry and plum, accompanied by subtle notes of tobacco, leather, sweet spices, and licorice. There are also nuances of undergrowth, truffle, and damp earth, along with floral touches of violet. As the wine ages in the bottle, notes of dark chocolate and coffee emerge.
Palate: On the palate, the 2013 Sugarille is both powerful and elegant, with a well-integrated tannic structure. The flavors of dark fruits persist, accompanied by spices, licorice, and mineral touches. The vibrant acidity from the Sangiovese grape brings freshness, balancing the wine’s richness. The finish is long and persistent, marked by spicy and slightly woody notes, reflecting precise aging and a great aging potential.
Aging potential
The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Pieve Santa Restituta Sugarille has remarkable aging potential, capable of being stored for 15 to 20 years or more. Over time, it will continue to develop complexity, with tertiary aromas of leather, tobacco, and undergrowth emerging.
Food pairings
Red meats: Braised beef, roasted lamb, or grilled rib-eye steak.
Game: Venison, wild boar, pheasant, with mushroom or truffle sauces.
Pasta: Fresh pasta with porcini mushrooms or truffles, or lasagna with ragù.
Traditional Italian dishes: Osso buco, tagliata di manzo, or ribollita.
Aged cheeses: Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Toscano, or other hard cheeses.
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