Gaja (Pieve Santa Restituta), Brunello Montalcino other_regions an impression enhanced by a

an impression enhanced by a fabulous nose of sherbet

Tasted in London with a Bordeaux merchant

The mouth feel is beautifully refined and even silky with the outstanding complexity

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

There is plenty of verve and mid-palate concentration to the intense and seductively textured flavors that offer both good size and weight

Gaja (Pieve Santa Restituta), Brunello Montalcino other_regions an impression enhanced by aConcentrated, 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)