2013 Gaja Brunello di Montalcino Santa Restituta

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.