2020 Siro Pacenti - Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne (750ml)

Siro Pacenti was founded in 1971 in Montalcino, but its modern story began in 1988, when Siro's son Giancarlo committed himself fully to the family estate. A visit to Bordeaux in the early 1990s shaped his understanding of terroir, and his Sangiovese has since become known for richness balanced by structure. Vecchie Vigne is the estate's tribute to its oldest plantings.

This 100% Sangiovese blends two historic sites. Half comes from the oldest Pelagrilli parcels, planted by Siro himself in 1970, where sandy soils meet cool western winds. The rest comes from Piancornello parcels planted in the 1960s by Giancarlo's maternal grandfather, on gravelly soils over hard rock with warm southern exposure. Fruit is sorted by optical sorter and by hand, fermented in steel, then aged 24 months in French barriques, two months in concrete, and 22 months in bottle.

Baked cherries, lavender, and black and purple fruit meet Mediterranean herbs, balsamic notes, and a touch of cardamom. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, with a bright spine of acidity and chalky, structured tannins. Still youthful and tightly wound, it will reward patience in the cellar.