Siro Pacenti 'Pelagrilli' Brunello di Montalcino 2020

Siro Pacenti 'Pelagrilli' Brunello di Montalcino 2020 is an elegant, full-bodied, and beautifully structured red wine crafted by Siro Pacenti in Montalcino, Tuscany. Sourced from vines aged 25 to 35 years old located primarily on the cooler northern slopes of the region, this wine undergoes 24 months of aging in French oak barriques. In the glass, it presents a deep ruby-red color. The complex nose displays rich aromas of ripe wild cherries, blackberries, and plums interwoven with nuance of mint, violets, crushed rocks, and eucalyptus. On the palate, it delivers a round, polished, and supple texture, featuring concentrated flavors of dark berries, baked fruit, and sweet spice backed by powdery, integrated tannins and vibrant natural acidity that extend into a long, mouthwatering finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with grilled prime ribeye, roasted leg of lamb, braised beef short ribs, wild boar ragù, and aged Pecorino cheese.

96 Points - James Suckling

A round and juicy red with berry, cherry, mushroom and wet-earth character on both the nose and palate. It’s full-bodied with integrated tannins that are soft and luscious. Long, flavorful finish.

94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Showing an especially bold bouquet and rich concentration, the Siro Pacenti 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli is a big expression of Sangiovese by all means, but the wine is also balanced. The intensity is played up with aromas of baked fruit, toasted spice, sweet herb and grilled rosemary, and there is a hint of redwood and cedar or barbecue smoke. To the palate, the wine is very round and fleshed out. It covers all corners of the mouth. This is a big-boned wine with powdery young tannins and a velvety finish. Aging takes place in French barrique, which has always been the stylistic choice favored by this estate.

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast

90 Points - Wine Spectator

There's a mix of cherry, plum, earth and oak spice flavors in this red, which starts out linear in profile, yet fluid, before expanding on the finish as the dense, dusty tannins flex their muscles. Best from 2027 through 2042. 2,167 cases made, 750 cases imported.