Siro Pacenti 2023 Rosso di Montalcino

WINEMAKER NOTES

The greatest care goes into the production of Siro Pacenti Rosso di Montalcino. The grapes used for the Rosso di Montalcino come from vines between 15 and 25 years old. Manual sorting of grapes on appropriate tables before the destemming, using and optical selector after the destemming. Structured and powerful keep the freshness and typical aromas of the land.

Critical Acclaim

94pts Jeb Dunnuck

92pts James Suckling

93pts Vinous

The Siro Pacenti 2023 Rosso di Montalcino has earned critical acclaim from major wine publications, achieving an exceptional score of 94 points from Jeb Dunnuck. Dunnuck praised it as a high-level bottling featuring a seductive aromatic profile filled with sandalwood, kirsch, fresh red plum, floral perfume, and spice. He highlighted its medium-bodied, energetic palate, bright acidity, supple tannins, and long finish, recommending a drinking window spanning the next 7 to 10 years. The wine also secured 93 points from Vinous, followed closely by a 92-point rating from James Suckling, who described it as a graceful, perfumed, and full-bodied expression showcasing aromas of toast, licorice, vanilla, pomegranates, violets, and cinnamon balanced by crisp acidity and well-handled, velvety tannins. Additionally, Falstaff awarded the vintage 91 points, noting its intense ruby-red appearance and great interplay of ripe blackberry, cherry, marzipan, and rosemary. Reviewing for Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, critic Monica Larner assigned a score of 90 points, emphasizing that the wine delivers impressive depth despite a more straightforward fruit profile of blackcurrant and wild plum. She noted that while the vintage heat and an elevated alcohol level of 15.5% are clearly felt, a sweet Sangiovese note successfully carries through the close, underscoring the estate’s ability to extract immense substance and power even at the Rosso level.

750ML