Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli DOCG
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A 100% Sangiovese Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from Siro Pacenti's Pelagrilli vineyard in the cooler, higher-altitude northern sector of Montalcino (Canalicchio district), planted on clay and galestro soils. Sources describe the style as expressive and aromatically lifted, with red plum, tobacco leaf, wild strawberry and red cherry, mint and eucalyptus notes, silky tannins, and a long, well-balanced finish.
Pelagrilli was the original estate Siro Pacenti established in 1970, making it the family's founding vineyard rather than a later acquisition; the estate is also recognized as a pioneer in using barrique for Brunello aging and among the first in Montalcino to emphasize single-vineyard bottlings, of which Pelagrilli is one.
Producer history
Siro Pacenti founded the Pelagrilli estate in 1970 with a few hectares of Brunello vines in the Canalicchio district north and east of Montalcino village; the family's first Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino were bottled in 1988, the year management passed to Siro's son Giancarlo. After studying in Bordeaux, Giancarlo drove the winery's first major investment in equipment and cellar hygiene, and in 1990 expanded the estate with the Piancornello vineyard in southeastern Montalcino (near Castelnuovo dell'Abate), planted by his maternal grandfather in the 1960s. Under Giancarlo, Siro Pacenti became known for meticulous vineyard and cellar practices and for pioneering barrique aging and single-vineyard Brunello bottlings in the region.
Signature pairings
- Pappardelle al cinghiale (wild boar ragù) — A traditional Montalcino pairing — the gamey richness of wild boar ragù matches Sangiovese's savory, spice-driven profile and firm acidity.
- Grilled duck breast with balsamic reduction — Duck's richness and the balsamic reduction's tang echo the wine's own balsamic spice notes.
- Tuscan white bean and sausage stew — A rustic regional dish whose sausage fat and herbal notes complement the wine's silky tannin and tobacco character.
Siro Pacenti's Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli is a single-varietal expression of Sangiovese from one of Tuscany's most prestigious appellations. The 2018 vintage showcases the classic architecture of Brunello: ripe black cherry and plum on the nose, layered with cedar, tobacco, and mineral earth. Medium-full body and medium-high tannins provide structure without heaviness, while secondary spice notes and tertiary leather complexity reward both immediate enjoyment and cellaring. A food-friendly Tuscan red suited to grilled meats, braised dishes, and aged cheeses.
Details
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Tuscany
- Subregion
- Brunello di Montalcino
- Variety
- Sangiovese
- Vintage
- 2018 **
- Bottle size
- 750 ml
** Vintage may change — please confirm with our team before ordering.
Taste profile
- Body
- Medium-Full
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium-High
Pairs well with
- Grilled red meat & steak
- Lamb dishes
- Hard & aged cheese
- Tomato-based pasta
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