The winery
Siro Pacenti
A winery in Montalcino (Pelagrilli) known for its Brunello di Montalcino and for wines made from pure Sangiovese. It combines family tradition and careful winemaking with sustainable practices.
- Tuscany · Italy
- Since 1970
- 6 products
The story
The estate took shape when Siro Pacenti purchased the Pelagrilli site in 1970; management passed to Giancarlo Pacenti in the late 1980s, a period in which the estate began regularly bottling Rosso and Brunello. In subsequent years the estate expanded its vineyards to the southern slope and developed the cellar and its current winemaking practices.
Production philosophy
The estate prioritizes the cultivation and enhancement of pure Sangiovese, sustainable farming practices, hand-harvesting and grape selection by parcel. At the winery, parcels are vinified separately and wines are aged for extended periods in wood to achieve fine tannins and complexity; some wines are unfiltered and decanting is recommended.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards are located mainly in the Pelagrilli area north of Montalcino and in Piancornello to the south. The estate manages vineyards with varying exposures and microclimates to produce wines that balance freshness and structure.
Awards and recognition
Notable recognitions: James Suckling awarded the Brunello "Vecchie Vigne" 2015 Wine of the Year 2019. The estate's wines also receive high scores from specialist guides and critics.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese
- Hectares
- 22.0
What makes it distinctive
- Headquartered in Pelagrilli, Montalcino — vineyards located to the north and south of the town.
- Production focused on 100% Sangiovese and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
- Sustainable farming practices and parcel-by-parcel winemaking
- Brunello Old Vines 2015: James Suckling Wine of the Year 2019