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18½/20
Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino 2004
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, ItalyPacenti is a relative newcomer to Brunello with a first label in 1988 and even then the wine is only made in years considered to be good to excellent. Production is roughly 4200 cases split evenly between the Brunello and the Rosso. Currently the wines are made by Giancarlo Pacenti, son of Siro. The winery is located in a small village just south of Montalcino; the fruit comes off two family-owned vineyards. One northeast of the town brings the fragrance and silky textures to the blend and one in the southwest near Sant 'Angelo that contributes to the wines body, power and richness. The Brunello is aged in 70 to 80 percent new oak. The 2004 one of those crazy good, new style Brunellos awash in black fruit, tar all with rich mineral and floral highlights. It as big as Brunello gets so be sure to let it breathe if you dare open it. Otherwise cellar this red easily through 2020.Tasted: 17 October 2009Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $138.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Liquid Art |
| AB | $127.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
| QC | $95.00 | 750ml |
Grape: Sangiovese
