The winery
Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja)
Tenuta di Montalcino is owned by the Gaja family and is known for its Brunello di Montalcino labels (including Rennina and Sugarille), produced from vineyards surrounding the ancient parish church of Santa Restituta.
- Toscana · Italia
- Since 1974
- 8 products
The story
Pieve Santa Restituta winery was founded by Roberto Bellini in 1974; in 1994 the estate was acquired by the Gaja family. The name comes from the ancient pieve at the centre of the estate, whose historical traces are very old and whose grounds have been cultivated with vines for centuries.
Production philosophy
Management focused on soil care and the protection of ampelographic heritage: vineyard restoration, use of compost to enhance soil fertility, and careful preservation of older vines. Production emphasizes Sangiovese, in keeping with the territorial characteristics of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
Terroir and vineyards
Situated in the municipality of Montalcino, with vineyards on Eocene-origin hills facing south and southwest; at an altitude of approximately 320–350 metres above sea level. The area lies within the Brunello di Montalcino appellation, on the southwest side of the DOCG.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese
- Hectares
- 27.0
What makes it distinctive
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Rennina and Sugarille labels
- Estate acquired by the Gaja family in 1994.
- Vineyards surrounding the ancient parish church of Santa Restituta
- Agricultural management focused on protecting the soil and vines.
- Presence of spirits/grappa production associated with the winery