Pieve Santa Restituta

Pieve Santa Restituta is located in the Tavernelle region of Montalcino, Tuscany, and the estate showcases Gaja’s commitment to excellence in Sangiovese based wines. Acquired by Gaja in 1994 it was the family’s first expansion outside the area of Barbaresco and Barolo. The estate had 27ha of established vineyards there, and wine production dates back to the 12th century.

The Pieve (Church) on the property dates back to 462 AD. When purchased, registers were found from the monks referring to the vineyards of Rennina and Sugarille. These were very early on identified as ideal sites for wine production. The church is still consecrated and one of only three dedicated to Saint Restituta in Italy. The winery is named after this church situated in the middle of the estate, surrounded by the Rennina and Sugarille vineyards.

The first wine produced under the name Pieve Santa Restituta was in 1974 but the first vintage produced by Gaja family was in 1995. All three wines are produced at the estate – A Brunello di Montalcino blended from multiple sites and two single site expressions, Rennina and Sugarille.