Otherwise there is once again fine richness to the round and plump flavors that possess a bit more volume if much less evident minerality on the already beautifully complex finale

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seamless mouthfeel and beautifully polished tannin on the finish

grapefruit and vanilla notes

Gaja (Pieve Santa Restituta), Brunello Montalcino Rennina other_regions_italy Otherwise there is once againIn a vintage where so many wines already appear tired, Gaja's 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina jumps from the glass with vibrant aromas and flavors. Violets, black cherries, tobacco, licorice and menthol all appear later, adding further shades of complexity. The tannins are firm yet beautifully integrated. Pieve Santa Restituta fans know than Rennina can be deceptively medium in body, yet it has a great track record for aging. Today, the wine is