Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne 2011 / 750 ml. | Item#83102
JS9797 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Thursday, October 29, 2015
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. Amazing quality for the vintage. Wow. Better in 2017. VN9595 pts. - Vinous - Feb 2016
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. RP9393 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 3rd Mar 2016
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. The nice thing about this wine is that you don’t taste any of the fruit ripeness that characterizes this vintage. Those old vines were able to stand up to the summer heat. WE9393 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 5/1/2016
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. SP9292 pts. - Wine Spectator - Jun 15, 2016
Plum, black cherry, licorice and menthol aromas and flavors are the hallmarks of this rich yet dense red. Fresh and balanced, with fruit and spice elements on the long aftertaste. Best from 2018 through 2028. 2,000 cases made.
Primary Grape: Sangiovese | All Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
