Gorgeous aromas of blackberries, black cherries, cedar, bark and spices follow through to a medium body with fine, integrated tannins and a succulent finish. Shows drive and intensity at the end. Give this three to four years in the bottle, but it’s already beautiful. Drink after 2028. ~ 97 James Suckling
The 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino Pelagrilli pours a brighter shade than the 2020 and shows a more vertical, tension-driven profile. The nose reveals red cherries, salted orange, leather, cedar, dried flowers, and that classic touch of incense that feels so Pacenti. Medium to full-bodied, it has ripe tannins, brisk acidity, and a long, mouthwatering finish, and it’s hard not to keep coming back to it. Drink 2026-2040. ~ 97 Jeb Dunnuck
Broad and dense, this muscular red evokes cherry, raspberry, tar, iron, sanguine and eucalyptus aromas and flavors. Youthful and reserved, with plenty of potential in two to three years. Shows fine balance and length. Best from 2029 through 2049. 1,250 cases made, 700 cases imported.~95 Wine Spectator
Sparkling, medium-dense ruby-garnet color. Very clear and finely drawn nose of sour cherry, plum and clove. Also very precise and clear on the palate, grippy, very well-integrated tannins, spreads out emphatically. ~ 94 Falstaff
Balsamic black cherries blend with nuances of mocha, brown spice and minty herbs as the 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli dominates the glass. It has the weight of velvet yet remains lifted and serene, with crisp red and black fruits that slowly penetrate, complemented by a twang of citrus. A bitter dark chocolate tinge adds tension through the close, further enhanced by edgy tannins, yet the 2021 leaves the mouth watering for more. Beautifully done. ~94 Vinous Media
The Siro Pacenti 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli shows concentration with dark fruit flavors framed by powdery tannins that extend through a medium- to full-bodied finish. Following fermentation in stainless steel, the wine matures in French barrique, a choice that adds structure and polish to this bold expression. Sourced from 10 hectares of moisture-retaining clay soils in the northern part of the appellation at 330 meters above sea level, the wine delivers notable power and warmth, closing with an evident 15.5% alcohol. This is a release of 24,000 bottles. ~ 93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
2021 Siro Pacenti PS Pelagrilli Brunello di Montalcino
- Near-to-Perfection 99pt Vintage~ Wine Spectator
- Northern Montalcino's Most Precise Single Vineyard
- "Gorgeous Aromas, Shows Drive and Intensity at The End" ~ 97 James Suckling
- "Beautifully Done" ~ 94 Vinous Media
- Limited Allocation - Only 24,000 Bottles Produced
- Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles.
2021 Siro Pacenti PS Pelagrilli Brunello di Montalcino
About The Wine
At A Glance
- Varietal:
- Sangiovese
- Region:
- Tuscany
- Sub-Appellation:
- Brunello di Montalcino
- Alcohol:
- 14.5%
- Size:
- 750ml
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- Beef · Pasta · Pizza · Lamb · Cheese
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THE PRODUCER
Siro Pacenti
Siro Pacenti bought his estate and planted his first vines in 1970. In 1988, Giancarlo Pacenti took over operations and produced the first Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino that same year.
At the beginning of the Nineties, the estate expanded to include land south of Montalcino (Piancornello) where Giancarlo's grandfather had planted five hectares of Sangiovese in the 1960s.
The property is north of Montalcino, in Pelagrilli, and overlooks Siena with 22 hectares of Sangiovese in fresh, clay soils. The Pacenti estate was established in 1970 with the purchase of property north of Montalcino (Pelagrilli) by Siro.
Siro planted important vineyards in the fresh, clay soils of the land overlooking Siena. In 1988, management passed into the hands of Giancarlo. 1988 was the year Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino Siro Pacenti were bottled for the first time.
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