Gaja – Pieve Santa Restituta Sugarille Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015
Tuscany, Italy – 100% Sangiovese
A powerful and elegant Brunello from an iconic cru
The Sugarille 2015 is a single-vineyard Brunello from the renowned Pieve Santa Restituta vineyard, owned by the Gaja winery. This wine is produced only in exceptional years and comes from a plot with a rich history, whose name refers to the presence of cork oaks ( suber in Latin). The vineyard is located at an altitude of 350 meters above sea level and is known for its chalky soils that provide a unique expression of the Sangiovese grape.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby red in colour. The nose is complex and layered, with aromas of black cherry, plum, tobacco, leather and a hint of liquorice. Powerful and structured on the palate, with firm but refined tannins, lively acidity and a long, mineral finish.
Food pairing
This Brunello is an excellent accompaniment to grilled red meat, game dishes such as venison or wild boar, and mature hard cheeses. Also delicious with truffle risotto or mushroom pasta.
Reviews & Awards
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95 points – James Suckling : "Aromas of blackberry, tobacco, cedar, dark earth and walnut follow through to a full body with chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. A little austere at the end. Very structured. Needs three or four years to soften."
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95 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate : "The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille is a beautifully polished and elegant wine with dark fruit, spice and balsamic notes. The wine offers a firm structure and a long, persistent finish."
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94 points – Vinous (Antonio Galloni) : "The 2015 Sugarille is a powerful, brooding wine. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, licorice and spice all built in the glass. The 2015 is a wine of real gravitas and power.
Vinification & Maturation
The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo careful selection. After fermentation, the wine matures for 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a bottle ageing of 12 months before being released.
Particulars
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Alcohol percentage : 14.5%
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Serving temperature : 16–18°C
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Maturation potential : up to 2040 and beyond
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Production : very limited, only in peak years
Serving advice
Serve this wine at 16–18°C in a large glass to fully develop the complex aromas. Decant if possible to allow the wine to breathe and reveal its full potential.