Gaja Brunello Sugarille 2007

The 2007 Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta ‘Sugarille’ Brunello di Montalcino is a remarkable expression of Sangiovese from the esteemed Brunello di Montalcino appellation in Tuscany, Italy. Crafted by the renowned Gaja family, this wine exemplifies the elegance and complexity characteristic of the region’s finest offerings.

Tasting Notes:

• Aroma: Intense aromas of ripe fruit, spice, cherry liqueur, cola, dried sage, and cigar box.

• Palate: Bold yet elegant, delivering a powerful punch in a silk glove. The mouthfeel is pristine and structured, with a precise, tonic, and streamlined impact.

Critical Acclaim:

• Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: 96 points

• “The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille is a big, big wine. Layers of black fruit, smoke, tar, and incense emerge from this powerful, brooding Brunello. The 2007 possesses dazzling inner perfume and plenty of richness, but it is a decidedly inward, muscular wine that is going to need time to show its cards. Today it comes across as a bit monolithic, but there is so much density in the glass I am not too concerned. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2027.”

• Wine Enthusiast: 94 points

• “Bold and elegant at the same time. Packs a powerful punch in a silk glove. Intense aromas of ripe fruit, spice, cherry liqueur, cola, dried sage, and cigar box. The mouthfeel is pristine and structured, with a precise, tonic, and streamlined impact.”

• Wine Spectator: 92 points

• “A rich, dense version, evoking black cherry, plum, tobacco, and spice flavors. The tannins are assertive, but this is balanced overall and lingers with a long, spicy aftertaste. Best from 2014 through 2027.”

• Falstaff: 92 points

• “Funkelndes Rubingranat. Kompakt und dicht in der Nase, schöne Zwetschke, etwas Lakritze. Baut sich am Gaumen mächtig auf, viel sattes, griffiges Tannin, mit würziger Unternote, im Finale etwas Rumtopf und Tabak.”

• Vinum Wine Magazine: 16.5/20 points

• “Duftet nach Wacholderbeeren und Tabak; voller Schmelz und Saftigkeit auf der Zunge, schöner Habitus mit Fülle und doch Eleganz, endet lang und opulent, wenn auch derzeit von der Eiche geprägt.”

With an average alcohol content of 11% and a dry sweetness profile, this 100% Sangiovese wine is best enjoyed from 2012 through 2027. It pairs exceptionally well with beef and venison dishes, complementing their rich flavors. The 2007 vintage in Tuscany was excellent, contributing to the wine’s outstanding quality and aging potential.

Experience the harmonious blend of power and elegance in the 2007 Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta ‘Sugarille’ Brunello di Montalcino—a testament to the Gaja family’s winemaking excellence and the exceptional terroir of Montalcino.