Stella di Campalto (Podere S.Giuseppe), Brunello di Montalcino Riserva other_regions Gaja doesn’t really need to

Gaja doesn’t really need to say anything

This is a dazzling effort

though as usual

This distinctive blend of Viura and Malvasia is a perfect example of their unique style

the 2005 Bellefont-Belcier comes from an estate of 33+ acres and is a blend of 70% Merlot

Stella di Campalto (Podere S.Giuseppe), Brunello di Montalcino Riserva other_regions Gaja doesn’t really need toThe 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is quite open knit, radiant and accessible. Raspberry jam, white pepper, flowers, mint and sweet spices hove on the palate in a decidedly mid weight Brunello that emphasizes grace and agility. The persistent, textured finish is striking. It will be interesting to see if the 2009 puts on weight in bottle, or if it remains the slghtly fragile, fleeting wine it is today. Stella di Campalto's wines never lack