Siro Pacenti

Pelagrilli 2011 ist ein beeindruckend frischer und lebendiger Brunello von der Nordseite Montalcinos. Weit und ausladend das Bouquet mit den schön abgegrenzten Aromen von dunklen Früchten, Blüten und Gewürzen. Eleganz am Gaumen, seidiges Tannin und die anmutige Säure führen ein sehr harmonisches Miteinander. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is very ripe and intense with dried fruit and hints of sliced mushroom. A little high in alcohol. Full body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli is a fantastic wine made from some of the estate's most promising vines. Still relatively young in age, the vines behind the Pelagrilli selection show delicate floral nuances mixed in with bright red fruit, spice and balsam herb. The wine is elaborate and compelling thanks to warm aromas of wet earth or white truffle that emerges from the bouquet. Pretty layers of smoke and crushed granite appear on the close." Robert Parker

"A captivating, radiant wine, the 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli offers striking depth and nuance. Sweet dark cherry, plum, smoke, licorice and tobacco all flesh out in the glass. The Pelagrilli is without question one of the best wines of the year. Crushed flowers, tobacco, mint and sweet dried cherries grace the long, precise finish. The Pelagrilli is a blend of fruit from the north (80%) and south (20%) of Montalcino, aged in 45-50% new oak. I especially like the sense of energy here." VINOUS

Pelagrilli 2012 ist ein offener, zugänglicher Brunello. Mit Aromen von dunkler Kirsche, Pflaume, Rauch und Gewürzen, üppig, reich und strukturiert am Gaumen, zeigt er seine beachtliche Persönlichkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Einladendes Beerenaroma, Facetten von Gewürzen, Macchia und Blüten; komplexe Textur mit gut eingebundenen, feinkörnigen Gerbstoffen, auch Saft und Fülle, langes geschmeidiges Finale. Hervorragender Essensbegleiter." Vinum

"Boasting contemporary lines and a generously extracted style, the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli delivers an approach that will appeal to a wider circle of consumers, far outside hardcore Brunello enthusiasts. The bouquet peels off slowly with rich intensity and dark fruit notes of black cherry, plum, soft spice, tobacco and licorice. You don't get any of the bitter or thorny acidity that can sometimes make Brunello difficult to love, especially in its youth. This wine is appropriate for near or medium-term drinking." Robert Parker

"So much violet, licorice and berry character to this. Wonderful depth. Full body, dusty and chewy tannins and a persistent and intense finish. Layered mouthfeel." James Suckling

"Deep ruby. Sleek oak and red-fruit nose. On the palate the oak takes the upper hand over the fruit at this moment, but the elegant, perfumed cherry fruit comes out on the finish." Jancis Robinson

Aromen von dunkler Kirsche, Pflaume, Rauch und Gewürzen, üppig, reich und strukturiert am Gaumen: Pelagrilli zeigt jedes Jahr seine beachtliche Persönlichkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes, sattes Rubinrot. Sehr satte und würzige Nase, präsente Holzwürze mit reifen Beeren. Nach etwas Luft auch leicht nach verbranntem Gummi,vielschichtig. Herzhaft mit viel reifer Frucht und süßem, geschliffenem Holztannin, öffnet sich samtig am Gaumen und endet harmonisch und lange." Falstaff

"Siro Pacenti's 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli offers a terrific package of intensity, freshness, firmness and complexity. It delivers generously on all fronts. The bouquet peels back to reveal wild cherry, rose hip, dried herb and toasted almond. The fruit tastes less ripe here (compared to wines from the southern parts of the appellation), and you do feel that acidic pinch on the close. This wine should flesh out and grow in volume with a few more years of bottle aging." Robert Parker

"A seriously floral Brunello that combines rose petals and raspberry essence with more intense dried strawberries, chocolate shavings, herbs and cedar. The palate doesn't hold back but is still extremely well balanced and refined with tight, grainy tannins and a long, succulent finish." James Suckling

"Concentrated and quite deep ruby! A nose packed with cherry. Generous mouthful of fruit and richly tannic too. Rustic, long and direct." Jancis Robinson

"Underbrush, menthol, star anise and plum aromas mingle with a whiff of exotic spice. The aromas carry over to the austere, firmly structured palate along with espresso, toasted oak, sour cherry and licorice. It's still tight and primary, with firm acidity and youthfully bracing close-grained tannins that grip the finish." Wine Enthusiast

"Bright red. Spicy dark berries, flint and brown spices on the aromatic nose. Supple and broad but youthfully reticent; intriguing suggestions of spice and orange peel complement the flinty red cherry and dark berry flavors. Finishes with substantial but polished tannins. This really needs some time to expand in the bottle." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"The rich plum, cherry, leather and graphite aromas and flavors are matched by dense, mouthcoating tannins in this intense red. Balanced and long, with hints of menthol and earth. If you like beefy reds, this is for you." Wine Spectator

Superbe, tiefdunkle und glänzende Farbe. Ungemein vielschichtiger und verführerischer Duft nach Beeren, Gewürzen und Leder. Der Geschmack von großer Dichte und Kraft, herrliches Tannin, perfekt ergänzende Holznote und von ewiger Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

"Underbrush, sun-baked earth, black spice, menthol and mature dark-skinned fruit aromas jump out of the glass. The bold, full-bodied palate doles out raspberry jam, ripe Marasca cherry, ground pepper and licorice alongside firm, fine-grained tannins that provide seamless support. It's brawny and bold but the refined tannins also lend a measure of finesse." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne shows great balance that is due, in part, to the advanced age of the vines (most of which were planted between 1967 and 1972). The wine delivers a very fine, silky quality of tannin and an elegant approach. The bouquet exhibits elements of forest fruit, crushed mineral, balsam herb and wild mushroom. The effect is graceful and nuanced." Robert Parker

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne is deep, powerful and explosive. The gravitas of the old vines and the blend of fruit that incorporates fruit from the southern end of the zone in equal parts with the north comes through loud and clear. Macerated cherries, smoke, spices, leather, licorice and French oak flesh out in a dense, stylish Brunello that captures the essence of the Pacenti house style. Drink this creamy, voluptuous Brunello over the next decade or so." VINOUS

"A very muscular red with plum, blueberry, walnut and dried mushroom character on both the nose and palate. Full and chewy. Fabulous fruit and intensity." James Suckling

Pacentis Brunello Vecchie Vigne 2012 strahlt mit attraktiven Aromen von schwarzen Beeren, dunklen Kirschen und Kaffee. Überaus köstlich und sehr elegant im Geschmack mit seidigen Tanninen und beachtlicher Länge. Siro Pacenti ist eines der historischsten Häuser der Region und genau mit diesem soliden Ausdruck verzaubert Vecchie Vigne die Sinne. SUPERIORE.DE

"Glänzendes, sattes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. Sehr duftige und kompakte Nase, satt nach dunklen Kirschen, etwas Brombeere, blitzsauber. Zeigt am Gaumen schönes Spiel, viel Frucht, Kirschen und Granatapfel, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem, dichtem Tannin, baut sich lange auf, salzig." Falstaff

"Lustrous mid ruby. Rich but still a little reductive. The palate is in the grip of this, too, for the moment, but underneath there is truly compact, rich, tangy cherry with lots of demanding tannins and a wonderful, subtle oak note." Jancis Robinson

"Aromas of ripe fruit such as sweet strawberries and hints of orange peel and chocolate. Medium to full body, soft and velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Riper style." James Suckling

"Giancarlo Pacenti knows his land well and is a skillful farmer, especially with regards to navigating a challenging vintage like this. The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne boasts a beautifully saturated ruby color that appears healthy and bright. The aromas are presented with precision and balance. A wine like this offers irrefutable evidence that old vines are the best remedy in a hot and dry vintage. The wine's various elements are intact and focused. Dark cherry, candied plum, exotic spice, tar and licorice form a united front." Robert Parker

"This is full of cherry and plum flavors, accented by leather, tobacco and iron notes. Solidly structured and taut, balanced and long, with a dense mix of fruit, mineral, spice and tannins on the finish." Wine Spectator

"Giancarlo Pacenti’s selection of old vines uses age and experience to add a velvety wrap around firm, crunchy, beautifully focussed tannins. This is a crowd-pleaser with brains." Decanter

Pacentis Brunello Vecchie Vigne strahlt mit attraktiven Aromen von schwarzen Beeren, dunklen Kirschen und Kaffee. Überaus köstlich und sehr elegant im Geschmack mit seidigen Tanninen und beachtlicher Länge. Siro Pacenti ist eines der historischsten Häuser der Region und genau mit diesem soliden Ausdruck verzaubert Vecchie Vigne die Sinne. SUPERIORE.DE

"Showing more oak definition, texture and overall fruity richness, the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne benefits from the concentration and complexity you get with old vines. The wine wraps thickly over the palate, imparting luscious aromas of dried cherry, exotic spice, pressed rose and scorched earth along the way. This is a wine for the cellar. The bouquet has a lot to give, but this will require some extra time. All the elements are there for an excellent aging future." Robert Parker

"The nose is decadent but not overdone with plum liqueur, Christmas cake, cedar, Chinese spices, licorice, tea leaves, tar and hot stones. Full and very dense with mouth-coating tannins but also attractive fresh fruit, pretty acidity and a long finish. Rather chewy and needs time, but a beautiful follow-up to the 2012." James Suckling

"Forest floor, toasted oak, dark spice, new leather and tobacco aromas fill the glass along with a whiff of eucalyptus. The firmly structured concentrated palate shows power and finesse, offering dried black cherry, star anise, coffee bean and grilled sage alongside fresh acidity and close-grained tannins. It's still youthfully austere and will benefit with several more years spent in the cellar." Wine Enthusiast

"Bright and bursting with cherry, currant and berry flavors, this also has a tannic edge, along with tobacco and leafy underbrush notes. The two camps need to reach some sort of détente before this really sings." Wine Spectator

"From two different sites, one in the north of the region and one in the south, this sensually enticing wine has a fleshiness and a textural wealth which makes a welcome change after the near-angular refinement of some of its peers. The sweet fruits have a soft, almost milky or creamy aromatic sheen, like glove leather. On the palate, those fruits are more structured and firm: plum and pomegranate, with palpable cut and shapeliness, fresh and springy tannins and ample, poised dryness." Decanter

Die Brunello Riserva PS, nur in den besten Jahrgängen produziert und so seit 2007 erstmals wieder im Jahrhundertjahrgang 2010, hat viel zu bieten. Reich, strukturiert und lebendig das Bouquet nach Früchten und Menthol. Komplex, außergewöhnlich balanciert und elegant am Gaumen mit seidigem Tannin und raffiniertem Abgang. Ein höchst imposanter Wein. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtende, dunkle Farbe. Noch recht verschlossenes Bouquet mit intensiver, frischer Kopfnote, unglaublich tief und komplex im Duft, massiv und doch hochkultiviert, mit süssem Extrakt, grosser Fülle und feinstem Holz, undurchdringlich. Ewig voll und weit aufgespannt auf der Zunge, satt mit konzentrierter Eleganz, unglaublich körperreich, dabei jedoch immer fein und elegant, mit Frische, grosser Struktur und Präsenz. Ewig lang am Gaumen stehend, mit grosser Gerbstoffausbeute und grandioser Süsse. Die Essenz eines eleganten und komplexen Sangiovese." Weinwisser

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva PS emerges from vines planted in the 1970s in Pelagrilli, one of the districts on the northern side of Montalcino. Deep yet translucent, the 2010 offers good intensity throughout. Dark cherry, plum, rose petal, spice, licorice and new French oak are some of the signatures. I find the oak too much, especially for this part of the Montalcino, but some readers may find more pleasure in this style." VINOUS

"Linear in profile, but also dense and focused, with black cherry, black currant, tobacco, licorice and leather flavors permeating the structure. Muscular tannins and leafy eucalyptus notes ride the finish hard, but this red shows balance overall." Wine Spectator

"Incredibly perfumed and vibrant with dried berries, flowers and dried strawberries. Full body, a velvety texture and an intense and rich palate. So much richness and length." James Suckling

"Only made in the best years, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva PS is a phenomenal achievement. Fruit is sourced from across a five-hectare vineyard in the northern part of the appellation, but only 1,500 bottles are made using the very best fruit. This is an incredible wine that shows a promising evolution in the glass. The bouquet is fluid and graceful with a very precise and focused delivery. Dark fruit is contrasted against pressed rose, smoked spice and crushed graphite. The finish is silky and very long. Attractive tones of savory smoked meat appear at the very end." Robert Parker

Die Brunello Riserva PS, nur in den besten Jahrgängen produziert und so seit 2007 erstmals wieder in den Top-Jahrgängen 2010 und 2012, hat viel zu bieten. Reich, strukturiert und lebendig das Bouquet nach Früchten und Menthol. Komplex, außergewöhnlich balanciert und elegant am Gaumen mit seidigem Tannin und raffiniertem Abgang. Ein höchst imposanter Wein. SUPERIORE.DE

"Kraftvolles, leuchtendes Rubin mit Granatrand. Kompakte, dunkle Beerenfrucht in der Nase, nach Brombeere und Himbeere, im Hintergrund feine Ledernote. Am Gaumen sehr präsent, zeigt viel reife Frucht, viel Kirsche, etwas Himbeere, öffnet sich mit dichtem, feinmaschigem Tannin in vielen Schickten, im Finale fest und sehr lange anhaltend." Falstaff

"The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva PS is absolutely impressive, but with only 4,500 bottles made, it may not prove easy to locate. This precious expression of Sangiovese exhibits a gorgeous level of intensity and power, coupled by elegance and poise. The long presentation of aromas starts with black fruit and cherry confit and continues to crushed stone, toasted spice, cola and medicinal herb. The wine's texture sticks firmly to the palate. This Brunello ages in French oak for two years." Robert Parker

"Deep red. Smoky, torrefacted notes complicate bright red cherry and mineral aromas on the enticing nose. Then rich, ripe and round in the mouth, offering a generous, broad mouthfeel and a captivating multilayered quality to the flavors of red fruit, blood orange and underbrush. The finish is long and supple." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"A modern style, exuding coffee, vanilla, cherry and tobacco flavors. Vibrant, offering grip and picking up mineral accents as this winds down on the finish. An elegant, minerally red under the oak." Wine Spectator

Die Brunello Riserva PS, nur in den besten Jahrgängen produziert und so seit 2007 erstmals wieder im Jahrhundertjahrgang 2010, hat viel zu bieten. Reich, strukturiert und lebendig das Bouquet nach Früchten und Menthol. Komplex, außergewöhnlich balanciert und elegant am Gaumen mit seidigem Tannin und raffiniertem Abgang. Ein höchst imposanter Wein. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtende, dunkle Farbe. Noch recht verschlossenes Bouquet mit intensiver, frischer Kopfnote, unglaublich tief und komplex im Duft, massiv und doch hochkultiviert, mit süssem Extrakt, grosser Fülle und feinstem Holz, undurchdringlich. Ewig voll und weit aufgespannt auf der Zunge, satt mit konzentrierter Eleganz, unglaublich körperreich, dabei jedoch immer fein und elegant, mit Frische, grosser Struktur und Präsenz. Ewig lang am Gaumen stehend, mit grosser Gerbstoffausbeute und grandioser Süsse. Die Essenz eines eleganten und komplexen Sangiovese." Weinwisser

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva PS emerges from vines planted in the 1970s in Pelagrilli, one of the districts on the northern side of Montalcino. Deep yet translucent, the 2010 offers good intensity throughout. Dark cherry, plum, rose petal, spice, licorice and new French oak are some of the signatures. I find the oak too much, especially for this part of the Montalcino, but some readers may find more pleasure in this style." VINOUS

"Linear in profile, but also dense and focused, with black cherry, black currant, tobacco, licorice and leather flavors permeating the structure. Muscular tannins and leafy eucalyptus notes ride the finish hard, but this red shows balance overall." Wine Spectator

"Incredibly perfumed and vibrant with dried berries, flowers and dried strawberries. Full body, a velvety texture and an intense and rich palate. So much richness and length." James Suckling

"Only made in the best years, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva PS is a phenomenal achievement. Fruit is sourced from across a five-hectare vineyard in the northern part of the appellation, but only 1,500 bottles are made using the very best fruit. This is an incredible wine that shows a promising evolution in the glass. The bouquet is fluid and graceful with a very precise and focused delivery. Dark fruit is contrasted against pressed rose, smoked spice and crushed graphite. The finish is silky and very long. Attractive tones of savory smoked meat appear at the very end." Robert Parker

Die Brunello Riserva PS, nur in den besten Jahrgängen produziert und so seit 2007 erstmals wieder in den Top-Jahrgängen 2010 und 2012, hat viel zu bieten. Reich, strukturiert und lebendig das Bouquet nach Früchten und Menthol. Komplex, außergewöhnlich balanciert und elegant am Gaumen mit seidigem Tannin und raffiniertem Abgang. Ein höchst imposanter Wein. SUPERIORE.DE

"Kraftvolles, leuchtendes Rubin mit Granatrand. Kompakte, dunkle Beerenfrucht in der Nase, nach Brombeere und Himbeere, im Hintergrund feine Ledernote. Am Gaumen sehr präsent, zeigt viel reife Frucht, viel Kirsche, etwas Himbeere, öffnet sich mit dichtem, feinmaschigem Tannin in vielen Schickten, im Finale fest und sehr lange anhaltend." Falstaff

"The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva PS is absolutely impressive, but with only 4,500 bottles made, it may not prove easy to locate. This precious expression of Sangiovese exhibits a gorgeous level of intensity and power, coupled by elegance and poise. The long presentation of aromas starts with black fruit and cherry confit and continues to crushed stone, toasted spice, cola and medicinal herb. The wine's texture sticks firmly to the palate. This Brunello ages in French oak for two years." Robert Parker

"Deep red. Smoky, torrefacted notes complicate bright red cherry and mineral aromas on the enticing nose. Then rich, ripe and round in the mouth, offering a generous, broad mouthfeel and a captivating multilayered quality to the flavors of red fruit, blood orange and underbrush. The finish is long and supple." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"A modern style, exuding coffee, vanilla, cherry and tobacco flavors. Vibrant, offering grip and picking up mineral accents as this winds down on the finish. An elegant, minerally red under the oak." Wine Spectator