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Franco Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino 2015
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, ItalyThis estate, tucked into the northeast of the region, above the hill of Montalcino, dates back to the 14th Century. Franco Pacenti was born into the family business in 1958, and took over from his father in the 1980s. Now his three children have joined him in the cultivation and winemaking from their 10 hectares of vineyards. The site is certainly an anomaly in Montalcino, facing north, but with climate change fully in effect, this could well be the future. Their vineyards are planted at 300m, in profound clay with various minerals dispersed throughout. After a month-long fermentation and maceration, this aged 3 years in 50hl Slavonian and French barrels, followed by 6 months in the bottle prior to release. Lovely morello cherry, wild raspberry, fresh and dried roses is firmly structured with tight tannins, but beaming with ample verve. Such a young wine, this has a long way to go, but is such a charmer now.Tasted: 29 November 2020Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $67.00 | 750ml | consignment |
Grape: Sangiovese
