Brunello di Montalcino La Pieve 2018, 75 cl

La Pieve comes from the vineyard of the same name in Castelnuovo dell'Abate and is the result of an ambitious project by La Gerla, developed several years ago. This single vineyard, planted in 1997, covers 1.5 hectares and lies at an altitude of 350 meters. The bouquet of this Brunello is seductively aromatic, with notes of ripe plums, figs, and dates, accompanied by a subtle spiciness. On the palate, it is juicy, with well-integrated, silky tannins. Our tip: decant before drinking; this will make it more approachable and inviting even now. Those with patience will be rewarded with this Brunello, which benefits from a few years of bottle aging! Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate / Monica Larner writes about this wine: "The La Gerla 2018 Brunello di Montalcino La Pieve also reveals a thicker and more concentrated side similar to the Brunello annata. I would venture that that thickness is even taken a step further with more texture and heaviness that you notice on the palate. That powerful, full-bodied approach is accompanied by ripe cherry, blackberry, cured spice and leather. There is a point of sour fruit on the close. This is a limited production of 6,137 bottles and 150 magnums."