Gaja Pieve Santa Restitua Brunello
| Vintage: | 2018 |
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| Description: | Winemaker Notes\r\n\r\nThis classic Brunello displays a light ruby-red color typical of a cooler vintage. The nose is herbal as evidenced by the Mediterranean scrub notes of thyme and rosemary along with a hint of balsamic, which opens to red berry aromas of cherry and plum. There are hints of pine resin and sweet notes of vanilla bean. The palate shows a balance of acidity and fruit with sweet, enveloping tannins that will ripen over time. This wine drinks beautifully now but will reward those who chose to age it.\r\nAbout Gaja Winery\r\nPerched atop a steep hill in the Langhe sits the small village of Barbaresco, home of the Gaja winery. The story of the Gaja Winery can be traced to a singular, founding purpose: to produce original wines with a sense of place which reflect the tradition and culture of those who made it. This philosophy has inspired five generations of impeccable winemaking.\u00a0It started over 150 years ago when Giovanni Gaja opened a small restaurant in Barbaresco, making wine to complement the food he served. In 1859, he founded the Gaja Winery, producing some of the first wine from Piedmont to be bottled and sold outside the region. Since that time, the winery has been shaped by each generation\u2019s hand, notably that of Clotilde Rey, Angelo Gaja\u2019s grandmother. Her passion for uncompromising quality influenced and informed Angelo Gaja. Through Angelo, these values have become the cornerstone of the Gaja philosophy and are engrained in every aspect of wine production\r\n\u00a0In 1961, Angelo Gaja began his mission of bringing this great winery to an even higher level. He was the first to use barriques, 225-liter French oak barrels. Under his direction, Gaja pioneered the production of single-vineyard designated wines and was the first to plant Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc varietals in Piedmont. He was also instrumental in elevating the native Nebbiolo grape to world-class esteem.\r\n\u00a0Angelo Gaja is joined by the fifth generation of the Gaja family \u2013 his daughters Gaia and Rossana and his son Giovanni. Together they continue to advance the winery\u2019s legacy. To fully realize their vision, all Gaja wines are produced exclusively from grapes grown in estate-owned vineyards, including 250 acres in Piedmont\u2019s Barbaresco and Barolo districts as well as estates in Pieve Santa Restituta (Montalcino) and Ca\u2019Marcanda (Bolgheri). It is from these storied vineyards, and their terroir \u2013 the combination of soil, weather and vines that grow upon them, that Gaja wines reveal their true heart and soul. |
| Price: | $ 87.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from BASSER’S Fine Wine
| Address: |
6240 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs, FL 33076 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 954-840-3122 |
First added to 1000 Corks on August 4, 2023.
