2021 Siro Pacenti "Pelagrilli" Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

ABOUT THE WINE

The 2021 Pelagrilli is Siro Pacenti’s flagship Brunello di Montalcino, made from 100% Sangiovese grown in the estate’s vineyards on the northern side of Montalcino and at Piancornello to the south. The Pelagrilli vineyards are planted with vines roughly 25–40 years old. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted, fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel, and aged for 24 months in French oak barriques before further bottle aging.

The 2021 vintage is concentrated yet lifted, with black and red cherry, darker berry, cedar, leather and spice. Fine, powdery tannins and lively acidity carry the wine through a long, savory finish. At 15.5% ABV, it is well suited to bistecca alla Fiorentina, roasted or braised meats, game, mushroom dishes and aged Pecorino. Decant before serving.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Siro Pacenti began in 1970, when Pacenti acquired the Pelagrilli property on the northern side of Montalcino. In 1988, management passed to Giancarlo Pacenti, who later expanded the estate to include the Piancornello vineyards south of Montalcino. The winery combines careful vineyard selection with modern cellar technology and a focus on expressing the character of Sangiovese.