Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Rosso di Montalcino 2024

Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant but best to open it half an hour before service.

Founded in 1859, the Gaja winery is one of Italy’s most renowned, boasting a family tradition spanning five generations. Located in Barbaresco, in the heart of the Piedmontese Langhe, the company also acquired properties in Tuscany during the 1990s, including the Pieve Santa Restituta estate, named after a church dating back to the 7th century AD.

Pieve Santa Restituta Rosso di Montalcino is made from Sangiovese grapes sourced from vineyards southwest of Montalcino, grown on soils rich in marl (locally called ‘galestro’), clay, and limestone. Following harvest and vinification, the finished wine ages for one year (split between wood and bottle) before release. The result is a full-bodied, deep wine that serves as a pure expression of the terroir while maintaining a dynamic, youthful character.

In the glass, the wine reveals a broad, fresh aromatic profile featuring notes of ripe cherry and small red berries, interspersed with floral and spicy nuances and hints of balsamic. On the palate, it is balanced and elegant, fruity and mineral, with a refreshing acidity and well-integrated tannins. The finish is moderately long and layered. Try it with beef tenderloin, pappardelle with hare ragù, or lasagna Bolognese.