Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2023

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

09662223 · 0,75 l · 30,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In 1970, Siro Pacenti planted his first vines on the Pelagrilli slope north of Montalcino – on sandy-loamy soils, rich in minerals and favoured by the cooling westerly winds of the hills. Since 1988, his son Giancarlo has managed the estate with a precision that he learnt in Bordeaux and has applied to the Sangiovese Grosso of Montalcino ever since: harvest to the exact parcel, gentle extraction, ageing in small French barriques – not for flavour, but for purity. The Rosso comes from vines between 15 and 25 years old, twelve months in the barrel, unfiltered in the bottle – with the express recommendation to decant.

2023 was not an easy year. A cool, wet spring with frost and peronospora put the winegrowers to the test; those who worked carefully harvested less, but better. The result at Siro Pacenti: a Rosso of vertical energy and aromatic purity. Cherry, violets, a hint of earth and spice. Taut on the palate, with lively acidity and precise tannins – a wine that carries the vintage without hiding it. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark ruby red colour. Very earthy notes on the nose, sealing wax, dark berry fruit, precious wood. Powerful on the palate with lots of tannins, compactly woven, very rich, still slightly tangy on the finish. Still needs time." Falstaff

"The Rosso di Montalcino 2023 offers good depth and a rather straightforward fruit profile of blackcurrants and wild plums. A sweet Sangiovese note carries through the finish, although vintage warmth and elevated alcohol are clearly noticeable. Made from the same 50–50% of southern and northern fruit used for the Vecchie Vigne, this wine emphasises the estate's ability to gain substance and power at the Rosso level as well." Wine Advocate

"This graceful and perfumed wine shows aromas of toast, licorice, vanilla, pomegranates, violets and cinnamon. Its restrained character is improved by fruit concentration and weight, a full body, crisp acidity and well-handled, velvety tannins." James Suckling

"The 2023 Rosso di Montalcino is stunning, with an expressive bouquet of blackberries with citrus notes, pine shavings, incense and dusty sage. The cooling acidity and supple red berry fruit takes on a palpable mineral intensity as it saturates towards the finish. The 2023 finishes savoury and long, with nuanced tannins framing a concentration of wild berries and a hint of liquorice. It is wonderfully balanced and can be drunk now, but can also be kept in the cellar for a few more years." Vinous