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Pieve Santa Restituta Sugarille Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021 - Gaja

Name: Pieve Santa Restituta Sugarille Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021 - Gaja
Brand: Gaja
SKU: dgt23341
Price: 224.00 EUR
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Red Toscana Vintage 2020 Size 0,75 lt Alcohol 14.5%

Award-winning Wood-aged fruity aroma full body Fine Wine

98Decanter98James Suckling

€224.00

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The wine

Description and technical sheet

One vineyard, one clearly defined origin and a measured approach to maturation. Sugarille 2021 captures the single-site expression of Sangiovese at Pieve Santa Restituta, the Gaja family’s Montalcino estate. Whereas the estate’s broader Brunello draws on several vineyard parcels, Sugarille is shaped by one particular slope. It is a distinctive choice for anyone seeking a single-vineyard Brunello di Montalcino rather than a blend of sites across the appellation.

Sugarille: a vineyard with a recorded history

The name Sugarille appears in a 1547 inventory of the estate. It now refers both to the wine and to its 4.5-hectare, south-facing vineyard. The site is characterised by clay and limestone soils with galestro, a local rocky formation associated with the Tuscan landscape. The site-specific origin is central to this wine: the fruit comes from one vineyard, allowing a precise reading of its setting within the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.

The 2021 vintage and maturation

Made from 100% Sangiovese, the wine spends 24 months in oak followed by six months in concrete vats. This combination supports the development of depth and structure without turning the wine into a mere showcase for barrel influence. The 2021 vintage brings together concentration, freshness and a firm yet polished tannic framework, making it compelling both for a focused tasting and for careful cellar ageing.

Aromatic character and critical acclaim

The documented profile moves from red fruit and raspberry into mint, thyme and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate it is dense and juicy, balanced by vibrant acidity, round, silky tannins and a long, nuanced finish. The precise 2021 vintage received 98/100 from James Suckling and 98/100 from Decanter, placing Sugarille among the standout wines of its release.

When to choose this wine

Its heritage, vineyard specificity and ageing potential make Sugarille well suited to a special dinner, a thoughtful gift for a serious wine enthusiast or a carefully curated cellar. Pair it with game and slow-cooked meat dishes; a serving temperature of around 16–18°C helps reveal its aromatic detail.