The Pieve Santa Restituta Sugarille Brunello di Montalcino 1996 is a true masterpiece of Tuscan viticulture, crafted under the technical direction and vision of the Gaja family. This wine comes from the Sugarille vineyard, a cru with unique characteristics documented since 1547. With an ideal southwest exposure and soils rich in galestro, the vineyard spans 4.5 hectares. This monovarietal Brunello is made exclusively from hand-selected Sangiovese Grosso grapes. The vinification process begins with controlled fermentation and long maceration in stainless steel tanks. It then ages for 24 months in French oak and traditional oak tuns, followed by prolonged bottle refinement. The 1996 vintage is recognized for its elegance and tannic structure. Visually, it shows a deep garnet color with brick-red reflections. Aromatically, it offers notes of dried fruit, leather, tobacco, truffle, and a mineral backdrop. On the palate, it is silky, with vibrant acidity and a long finish with touches of licorice. This wine is ideal for collectors and pairs well with game, red meats, and aged cheeses.