{"product_id":"2014-siro-pacenti-pelagrilli-brunello-di-montalcino","title":"2014 Siro Pacenti Pelagrilli Brunello di Montalcino","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJames Suckling #1 Brunello Producer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple 90+ Scores 6 Years Running!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainable \u0026amp; Biodynamic Practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiro Pacenti has always had an eye towards the future, \u003cstrong\u003eembracing modern developments and technology, while maintaining the rich traditions of Brunello production\u003c\/strong\u003e. He started this eponymous estate in 1970 with the purchase of a five-hectare vineyard in the Canalicchio district just to the north of Montalcino. \u003c\/span\u003eSiro’s son Giancarlo Pacenti took the reins in 1988 and \u003cstrong\u003equickly established the estate as one of the leading names in the region\u003c\/strong\u003e. Trained in Bordeaux, he fuses the best of modern cellar technology with progressive farming techniques, including biodynamic practices. The \u003cstrong\u003eaim here is to arrive at the purest possible expression of the land.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please discard any preconceptions you might have surrounding the word “modern”; these are some of the most elegant, agile, linear wines from this region you will ever taste.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pelagrilli vineyard is their original holding, just to the north of the town of Montalcino, consisting of sandy clay. The \u003cstrong\u003evines are fertilized with compost made on-site and pollinated by the estate's very own hive of bees\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eGiancarlo insists on new oak for reasons of cleanliness: he emphatically does \u003cem\u003enot \u003c\/em\u003ewant vanilla or clove flavors in his wines. The wood for his barrels is seasoned at least twenty years and barrels are given a very light toast. The Brunello's are\u003cstrong\u003e bottled after 2 years in barrel to preserve freshness and avoid excessive oak influence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: 24 months in French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% Sangiovese. \u003c\/span\u003eBrick red in color with aromas of dried rose petal cedar on the nose. The palate is finely structured with tight-knit tannins and layered flavors of cacao, dried herbs, and black cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuminous, rich ruby ​​garnet. Clear and memorable nose, smells intensely of ripe plums and dark cherries, some macchia herbs in the background. Shows a lot of juicy, ripe fruit on the palate, like blackberries and raspberries,\u003cstrong\u003e appealing density, unfolds with fine-meshed tannins, firm pressure in the finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~93 Falstaff \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery pretty black-cherry and fresh-mushroom character on the nose. Medium-bodied with integrated, polished, and chewy tannins. Flavorful finish. Slightly austere at the end, but still \u003cstrong\u003every attractive\u003c\/strong\u003e. Drink or hold. ~92 James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderbrush, camphor, tobacco, and oak aromas mingle with wild berry. \u003cstrong\u003eOn the linear full-bodied palate, fine-grained polished tannins and bright acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e support Marasca cherry, raspberry, baking spice, and espresso. ~92 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or more bottles of this wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siro Pacenti Pelagrilli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42492500607211,"sku":"SPPBDM14","price":51.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/Siro_Pacenti_Pelagrilli_Brunello_di_Montalcino.jpg?v=1720576873","url":"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/products\/2014-siro-pacenti-pelagrilli-brunello-di-montalcino","provider":"BigHammerWines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}