NZ
Australia
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96 Points
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95+ Points
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95 Points
Sugarille is a single‑vineyard Brunello from south‑facing slopes with stony, galestro soils.
96 Points, James Suckling!
Aged for about 30 months in French oak barrels (half new) and bottled unfiltered, the wine develops depth and spice, delivering powerful tannins, black fruit, savoury herbs, a long finish, and excellent ageing potential.
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Description
Sugarille is the Gaja family's flagship single-vineyard Brunello, grown on stony, south-facing galestro soils that produce Sangiovese of depth, density and finesse. Grapes are harvested at full physiological ripeness and sorted with extraordinary care. Fermentation is conducted using wild yeasts, followed by extended maceration to extract structure and complexity. The wine then matures for around 30 months in French oak barriques - half of which are new - before further bottle ageing in the estate cellars. Sugarille 2018 is a wine of tremendous presence, opening with intense aromas of black cherry, cassis, liquorice, cedar, and sweet herbs. The palate is full-bodied, concentrated, and layered, with fine-grained tannins, lively acidity, and notes of spice, tobacco and mineral. The finish is exceptionally long and structured, ensuring decades of ageing potential. Decant before serving with bistecca alla fiorentina, aged cheeses or truffled game, and enjoy a profound expression of Brunello's highest artistry.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Cherry, Plum, Tobacco
Palate:Earthy, Spice
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Poultry
Red Meat
Description
Sugarille is the Gaja family's flagship single-vineyard Brunello, grown on stony, south-facing galestro soils that produce Sangiovese of depth, density and finesse. Grapes are harvested at full physiological ripeness and sorted with extraordinary care. Fermentation is conducted using wild yeasts, followed by extended maceration to extract structure and complexity. The wine then matures for around 30 months in French oak barriques - half of which are new - before further bottle ageing in the estate cellars. Sugarille 2018 is a wine of tremendous presence, opening with intense aromas of black cherry, cassis, liquorice, cedar, and sweet herbs. The palate is full-bodied, concentrated, and layered, with fine-grained tannins, lively acidity, and notes of spice, tobacco and mineral. The finish is exceptionally long and structured, ensuring decades of ageing potential. Decant before serving with bistecca alla fiorentina, aged cheeses or truffled game, and enjoy a profound expression of Brunello's highest artistry.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Cherry, Plum, Tobacco
Palate:
Earthy, Spice
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Poultry
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Cherry, Plum, Tobacco
Earthy, Spice
Cheese
Poultry
Red Meat