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Gerla

Gerla is a traditional Brunello di Montalcino estate producing wines from Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello clone) on the eastern slopes of the Montalcino hill in Tuscany. The estate covers approximately 12 hectares and operates under the traditional production model: extended maceration, large Slavonian oak aging, and long post-bottling evolution before release. At auction, the estate appears primarily through three wines: the standard Brunello di Montalcino averaging $59, the Angeli Riserva at $62 (with the 2008 vintage as a top mark), and the Vigna Angeli single-vineyard at $68, with the 2001 vintage of note. The modest price spread between the standard and Riserva suggests that auction buyers do not strongly differentiate the tiers, or that supply of older Riserva vintages is limited. The 2006 vintage appears as the most traded vintage for the standard Brunello — a generally excellent year in Montalcino known for balanced ripeness and structure. Gerla maintains a reputation as a reliable, traditional-style Brunello producer without the international visibility of Biondi-Santi, Casanova di Neri, or Il Marroneto. The auction market reflects this positioning: average prices around $60 suggest a producer valued for authentic regional character rather than critical darling status.