Brunello di Montalcino “Vecchie Vigne” DOCG 2021

Siro Pacenti | Tuscany
Siro Pacenti | Loc. Pelagrilli | IT 53024 Montalcino

09662121 · 0,75 l · 132,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

For Siro Pacenti, the term "Vecchie Vigne" is not a romantic gesture. It is an agricultural decision. The oldest vines on both family estates – Pelagrilli in the north and Piancornello in the south – have now been growing for up to 60 years. They are not replaced, but tended; where necessary, they are supplemented with massal-selected cuttings from the finest mother vines. What these vines yield each year is small – but of the highest quality. 2021 was a year of reduction. The April frost affected vines at all altitudes, decimating harvest volumes and concentrating what remained on the essentials. The harvest took place in unusually calm conditions – no rain, no pressure, and a precise choice of harvest. What arrived in the cellar was already exceptional. Fermentation in steel, 24 months in French barriques, two months in concrete, 22 months in bottle.

The 2021 vintage unfolds with an almost hesitant elegance. A luminous ruby red, with hardly any colour separation at the rim. The bouquet offers cherry blossom, orange zest, cedar wood, delicate spices and a mineral note reminiscent of freshly broken limestone. The palate is linear and precise – fine-grained tannins of extraordinary length, an acidity that carries it all, and a final that unfolds like a long, deep breath. This wine is still young, still reserved, and possesses tremendous potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"A powerful yet supremely elegant Brunello, whose ripe berry aroma, balsamic notes and subtle spicy hints immediately captivate the palate; a complex texture with perfectly balanced tannins and a finish that goes on for ages." Vinum

"Very generous, nuanced and complex on the nose, with a liqueur-like top note. Very youthful and concentrated on the palate, with broad-spectrum tannins; concentrated, fully matured and velvety. Endlessly long and full-bodied, fresh and with a lingering presence. One of the most age-worthy Brunellos of the 2021 vintage." Weinwisser

"A rich, sparkling ruby red, appearing lively and powerful. An intense yet delicately nuanced nose, with intense aromas of plums, ripe dark cherries and blackberries, complemented by a hint of milk chocolate. It makes a grand impression on the palate, with fine, prominent fruit and plenty of red berries; it unfolds in many layers with fine, tightly woven tannins, lingers for a long time, and has final salty final." Falstaff

"The wine opens with notes of black cherries and blackberries, with undertones of iron, tobacco and eucalyptus. Its lively structure keeps this red wine well-defined and drives the complex finish. There is a hint of oaky spice." Wine Spectator

"In the glass, the Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne 2021 appears youthfully reserved and requires a little coaxing to unleash its aromas of dried black cherries, menthol-tinged herbs, cinnamon sticks and gravel. It is seamlessly silky-smooth and supple, with a depth of chocolatey wild berries contrasted by a tactile mineral core. The fresh acidity comes through, and the 2021 finishes with impressive tension – structured but not austere – leaving a tart, berry-like aftertaste." Vinous

"The Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne 2021 exhibits greater concentration and oak-driven complexity, presenting a dark and multi-layered profile with generous tannins that complement the character of this warm vintage well. Aged in barriques, the wine comprises a fascinating blend of fruits, half of which come from mineral-rich rocky soils at an altitude of 150 metres in the southern sector and half from loamy northern vineyards at an altitude of 330 metres, lending it both weight and depth. It is a structured and flavourful Brunello." Wine Advocate

"Aromas of black cherry, black liquorice, graphite, violets and lavender give way to a full-bodied wine with a compact mid-palate and firm yet very well-integrated tannins that lend it vigour and great length. Muscular and agile on the finish. Best after 2029." James Suckling