2020 Siro Pacenti "Vecchievigne" Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

ABOUT THIS WINE

The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - Vecchie Vigne by Siro Pacenti is a specimen that captures the essence of the extraordinary terroir of Montalcino. Located in the renowned region of Tuscany, this wine is the result of careful selection and vinification processes using Sangiovese grapes from the winery's old vines, some of which are over 35 years old. 

Grapes are harvested only by hand, followed by manual sorting of grapes on appropriate tables before and after the destemming. Femented in steel at a controlled temperature.
The maturation process takes place in French oak barriques for a period that can vary from 24 to 28 months, giving the wine a robust and complex structure. This is followed by a further refining in the bottle for at least 12 months before it is released onto the market. The result is a wine of deep color intensity, tending towards a rich ruby with garnet reflections as it ages.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Founded in the 1970s by Rosildo Pacenti and now led by his son Giancarlo, Siro Pacenti s widely regarded as one of the most precise and quality-driven producers in Montalcino. The estate covers 22 hectares split between the warmer southern slopes of the village and the cooler, higher-altitude vineyards of the north—most notably in the Pelagrilli area.

Giancarlo’s philosophy combines meticulous vineyard management with a Burgundian sensitivity to site expression. French oak barriques are used throughout the range, giving the wines a sleek, polished character without overshadowing the nuances of Sangiovese. The Pelagrilli cuvée is sourced from younger vines (15–25 years old) in the northern sector, producing a style that is bright, elegant, and accessible, yet still true to Brunello’s gravitas.