Siro Pacenti winery
In 1970, Siro Pacenti purchased a property just north of the city of Montalcino, which contained the Pelagrilli vineyard; an ideal spot to grow Sangiovese. Later, the estate expanded into the south of Montalcino in Piancornello, where the family, at Siro Pacenti's direction, planted an additional 5 hectares of vines. Today, Siro Pacenti covers 22 hectares of Sangiovese and is run by Siro's son Giancarlo. It is one of the few estates that truly represents the varying expressions of Montalcino. The care taken in the vineyards and respect Giancarlo shows the land is reflected in these terroir-driven wines. Siro Pacenti is the optimal expression of Brunello di Montalcino, embodying finesse, tradition, and balance. Siro Pacenti's Pelagrilli Brunello di Montalcino is made from 100% Sangiovese harvested from the estate's Pelagrilli vineyard north of Montalcino. All grapes are hand-harvested and sorted before undergoing fermentation in stainless steel and aging for 24 months in French oak barriques, followed by another 2 years aging in bottle. In the glass, the wine pours an alluring brick-red color with ruby highlights. Aromas of rose petals, cedar and fresh cherries plume from the glass. On the palate, the wine is focused and refreshing but with layers of flavors, cacao, dried herbs and black cherries, held together by tight-knit tannins. Drink now or over the next 10 years.