2011 Angelo Gaja - Pieve Santa Restituta Rennina Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 94pts - ML: *The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina is made from a blend of fruit from three different vineyard parcels. The sites total 25 hectares, with 15 located next to the church, or the Pieve, after which this estate is named. The sites have southwest exposures and different soil types. That flexibility explains the smooth and seamless bouquet offered by this wine. Compared to the single vineyard Sugarille expression, Rennina is more open and immediate. The wine presents fleshy and beautifully plump aromas of red cherry, dried blackberry and exotic spice with tobacco and chocolate at the back.* -03/2016

JancisRobinson.com - 17,5/20pts - WS: *The new oak is more than obvious, if sleekly integrated with the fruit. Nebbiolo-like structure. Firm tannins and complex, orange peel and cherry fruit. Easily one of the best wines from this hot vintage.* - 03/2017

JamesSuckling.com - 92pts - JS: *A wonderfully polished, fruity red with cedar, berry and chocolate-powder aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, silky and delicious. Drink or hold.* -02/2016

Vinous.com - 93pts - AG: *The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina is strikingly beautiful. Rich, open-knit and alluring, the Rennina captures all the best qualities of the year. Sweet red cherry, plum, tobacco and spice notes are all supported by ripe, silky tannins that give the wine much of its sensual personality. The intensity of the year is very much in evidence, yet the Rennina also retains striking freshness. Historically, the Rennina has aged quite well, but it will be hard to resist, as it is already quite delicious.* -02/2016