2022 · Rosso di Montalcino

Siro Pacenti is a family-owned estate in Montalcino, Tuscany, founded in 1970 by Siro Pacenti and run since 1988 by his son Giancarlo, who also makes the wines. The estate focuses on Sangiovese for Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino, drawing fruit from the contrasting Pelagrilli and Piancornello vineyards. Farming is described as sustainable and low-intervention, with biodynamic-inspired practices such as on-site compost and bee hives, though no formal certification is mentioned. Grapes are hand-harvested and manually sorted, with parcel-by-parcel vinification to preserve site character. The wines are unfiltered, may show natural sediment, and are shaped through careful aging for finesse, structure, and complexity.