Gaja (Pieve Santa Restituta), Brunello Montalcino other_regions Otherwise the supple

Otherwise the supple

There is outstanding richness to the big-bodied and overtly powerful flavors that possess a suave mouth feel before culminating in a firm and persistent if slightly leafy finish

I would argue that it is not as detailed as other vintages

an impression enhanced by a fabulous nose of sherbet

Tasted in London with a Bordeaux merchant

Gaja (Pieve Santa Restituta), Brunello Montalcino other_regions Otherwise the suppleConcentrated, dark fruit with top notes of tobacco leaf. Seems already a little developed. Noticeable oak on the palate but with lovely freshness too. Modernist hand and can already be approached. (WS)