The Gaja “Pieve Santa Restituta Rennina” Brunello di Montalcino is a prestigious, age-worthy Tuscan red poured by the bottle at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Crafted at the Gaja family’s Montalcino estate, this 2016 DOCG bottling is a true collector’s wine, a benchmark Sangiovese that anchors the top of our cellar. It is on our list for the guest seeking something rare and memorable.
About the Winery
Gaja is one of Italy’s most revered wine families, long celebrated for its work in Piedmont. In 1994 the family acquired Pieve Santa Restituta in Montalcino, an estate covering roughly 16 hectares. There Gaja produces a classic blended Brunello alongside two vineyard-designated wines, Rennina and Sugarille. The Rennina name traces back to the estate’s late-Roman origins.
Region & Grape
This wine comes from Montalcino in southern Tuscany and is made from Sangiovese, the grape that defines Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. Rennina draws on three growing sites devoted to Sangiovese. It is often described as the more graceful and lithe of Gaja’s two single-vineyard Montalcino wines, while still delivering depth and structure.
Tasting Notes
Expect an elegant, layered red. The bouquet leans toward bright berry fruit, dried flowers, grilled herbs, and licorice. The palate carries fresh acidity and fine, tightly woven tannins, with notable power despite its refined profile. The finish is long and persistent. This is a wine made to evolve in the cellar over many years.
What to Pair It With
A wine of this stature pairs beautifully with refined, savory dishes. Try it with our American Wagyu Steaks, the Lasagna, or the Roasted Lemon Chicken. Explore the full dine-in menu for more options.
How It’s Served at Grappa
This wine is served by the bottle at Grappa for $450.
FAQ
Where is Gaja Rennina Brunello di Montalcino from?
It is from the Gaja family’s Pieve Santa Restituta estate in Montalcino, Tuscany, and is made from Sangiovese under the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
What does it taste like?
It is an elegant, layered red with bright berry fruit, dried flowers, grilled herbs, and licorice, carried by fresh acidity, fine tannins, and a long finish.
Is this a wine worth cellaring?
Yes. Gaja Rennina is a prestigious, age-worthy collector’s Brunello built to evolve gracefully in the cellar over many years.
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