Ah finally, a true modernist in this line-up! The 00’ Rennina poured out bricked. No longer primary on the nose, it was all leathery and dusty, with distinct oak vanilla, camphor, and underlying cooked fruits. Sour cherries, earth, and mushrooms on a rather soft palate, and a surprisingly short finish. I’m not sure I would call it over the hill, although it is quite plausible given the vintage, as it is more likely to be a case of imperfect ageing in our region. For me, this was more an intellectual than a sensual pleasure.
Ah finally, a true modernist in this line-up! The 00’ Rennina poured out bricked. No longer primary on the nose, it was all leathery and dusty, with distinct oak vanilla, camphor, and underlying cooked fruits. Sour cherries, earth, and mushrooms on a rather soft palate, and a surprisingly short finish. I’m not sure I would call it over the hill, although it is quite plausible given the vintage, as it is more likely to be a case of imperfect ageing in our region. For me, this was more an intellectual than a sensual pleasure.
1 person found it helpfulMar 1st, 2022
The Gaja Rennina Brunello 2001 was too oaky to say the least. Even after 1.5 hours the vanilla. & toasted oak was up there. Maybe it needed more air. But it was done in a modern style. I'm more the traditional style.
The Gaja Rennina Brunello 2001 was too oaky to say the least. Even after 1.5 hours the vanilla. & toasted oak was up there. Maybe it needed more air. But it was done in a modern style. I'm more the traditional style.
Mar 16th, 2014
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
