2020 Siro Pacenti "Pelagrilli" Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE The PS Pelagrilli bottling comes exclusively from the estates Pelagrilli vineyard in the northern sector of Montalcino, an area known for producing Brunello with finesse, aromatic lift, and aging potential. The vines here average 25 years in age, rooted in a mix of clay and galestro soils, which provide both water retention for resilience during warm summers and mineral structure for elegance in the finished wine. Northern exposure

sas well as planted a small patch of Beaujolais Blanc on a unique vein of limestone near the domaine

Its firm structure and lifted acidity make it both immediately appealing and capable of aging 10–15 years or more

her family’s Saffredi

the presence of the Mistral wind throughout the year is a real advantage for the healthy growth of the vines

and deeply tied to place

and the wines are fermented exclusively with wild yeasts

both in the vineyard and in the cellar

with around 20% of the blend made in neutral barrels

Sub-soil of orthogneiss

using indigenous yeasts and minimal sulfites

He works exclusively with spontaneous fermentation

and approachability in their youth