{"product_id":"gaja-brunello-di-montalcino-2019-750ml-14","title":"Gaja Brunello di Montalcino 2019 750ml +14%","description":"\u003cp\u003ePieve Santa Restituta is Gaja's Tuscan estate in Montalcino, acquired in 1994 — the family's first expansion beyond Piedmont in their 135-year history. The estate takes its name from the ancient Pieve (church) at its heart, whose foundations date to the 4th century AD. Wine has been made here since the 12th century. This Brunello di Montalcino blends grapes from three distinct vineyards on clay-calcareous Galestro soils at 320–350 metres elevation. The 2019 vintage is one of the finest Brunello has seen in decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePieve Santa Restituta (Gaja)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTuscany, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrunello di Montalcino DOCG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100% Sangiovese\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e24 months in Slavonian oak, then 6 months in concrete\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2025–2040 (drinking beautifully now)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 opens with mineral flint, sweet nutmeg, bergamot, and delicate rosehip, followed by wild roses, raspberry, blood orange, and a hint of balsamic. The palate is sweet and juicy at entry, medium-to-full bodied, warm and spicy with excellent freshness. Bright acidity beautifully balances the structure; the long, savory finish recalls ripe plums and dried cherry.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points, Jeb Dunnuck.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBistecca Fiorentina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised wild boar or lamb shank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted rack of lamb with garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta or risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Parmigiano-Reggiano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard aged Tuscan cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSustainability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelo Gaja famously stated:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We are not biodynamic, we are Gaja.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe estate applies sustainable viticulture across all properties — minimal chemical intervention, focus on soil health and biodiversity — while deliberately choosing not to pursue formal certification. The Gaja name, they believe, is the standard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53491910410559,"sku":null,"price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7912\/6079\/files\/PieveSRestituta_NV_Brunello.png?v=1780354689","url":"https:\/\/munkmafia.com\/products\/gaja-brunello-di-montalcino-2019-750ml-14","provider":"Munk Mafia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}