2013 Gaja Brunello di Montalcino Santa Restituta

About the Wine In 1994, Gaja acquired its first property in Toscana, 40 acres from the Pieve Santa Restituta estate in Montalcino. A couple years later, he acquired 250 acres in Bolgheri. Three Brunelli are made in Montalcino and this wine is a blend selected from several of the estate vineyards. The Sangiovese Grosso is bright ruby red in color with subtle aromas of red cherry, dried flowers, tarragon and fresh fennel. Bright and juicy on the palate, with expressive dark cherry, licorice and spicy herbs, the wine is a perfect foil for the traditional Bistecca alla Fiorentina. About the Winery The Gaja family landed in Piemonte from Spain in the 17th century. Following WWII, Giovanni Gaja acquired large vineyard holdings in the area. His son, Angelo, is considered one of the pioneers of modern winemaking in Italy. After studying wine in Montpellier, he was one of the first to bring French techniques such as barrique barrel ageing, malolactic fermentation, and modern technical innovat