The 2018 Pieve Santa Restituta (by Gaja) Brunello Rennina is a Sangiovese Grosso varietal from the renowned Brunello di Montalcino sub-region in Tuscany, Italy. This red wine, sealed with a traditional cork, boasts an alcohol content of 14.5%.

Professional reviewers have provided a range of insights into this vintage. Jeb Dunnuck describes it as having a "deep ruby hue" with "aromas of cherry lozenge, rosemary, pressed flowers, and turned earth." He notes its "ultra-fine tannins" and "vibrant acidity," concluding that it is "savory and mouthwatering" with a "classically styled and angular feel" (93 points, jebdunnuck.com).

Decanter highlights the challenging growing season in 2018, noting the wine's "accent of elegance." The review mentions "aromatics of Mediterranean herbs, thyme, rosemary and tarragon," which open to "floral notes and crushed stone minerality." The palate is described as "lithe" with "lifted red and blue berry fruits" and a "melange of chalky minerality and savoury dried herbs" (94 points, Decanter).

Wine & Spirits praises the 2019 Rennina, comparing it to the Sugarille and noting its "depth and excellent ripeness" in both "dark cherry fruit" and "supple tannins." The review emphasizes its "seamless quality and purity of fruit" (93 points, Wine & Spirits).

Vinous' Eric Guido calls the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina "delicate and understated," with a "pleasantly earthy mix of dried strawberries, roses, and clove nuances." He appreciates its "silky textural fruits" and "brisk acidity" with "saline-minerals," and mentions its "ample tannins" and "freshness" (94 points, Vinous).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate highlights the decision to skip production in the hot and dry 2017 vintage, resulting in a 2018 vintage with "elegant aromas of red fruit, forest berry, cassis, balsam herb, and toasted almond." The review also notes "a hint of baked clay or black olive" that underscores the warm vintage conditions (94 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate).

James Suckling offers a standout review, calling the wine "complex, wild and energetic" with an "intellectual array of fresh truffles, bramble berries, bark, cardamom, dried porcini, miso and rosemary." He describes it as "full-bodied yet agile," with "firm, tight tannins and sharp acidity" (96 points, jamessuckling.com).

Overall, the 2018 Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello Rennina is praised for its elegance, complexity, and excellent aging potential.