October 2, 2022 - Shy at first, opened up after two hours to reveal damp earth, plums, and sour cherry
February 18, 2022 - Leuchtendes, sattes Granatrot mit leicht verhaltener, reifer und muffiger Aromatik erinnernd an feuchtes Laub, Leder, Pilze, Mokka, unterlegt mit süsswürzigen Noten von Vanille und Caramel sowie dezenter Amarenakirsche. Körpervoll und elegant mit kräftiger Säure sowie reifem Tannin. Die Komplexität dieses Sangioveses verlangt den Service im Bordeaux Rotwein Glas bei Raumtemperatur, 17-18°C. Es empfiehlt sich, den Wein vorgängig einige Stunden zu belüften damit sich sein voller Charakter entfalten kann.
Reife und Komplexität dieses Toskaners fordern eine passende Speisebegleitung wie Pasta Alfredo, Brasato oder reifen Pecorino.
Familie Pacenti führt das Weingut seit 1970 in Eigenregie. Ihre Rebberge befinden sich am Fusse des Montalcino Hügels auf etwa 350 Meter über Meer. Der Boden hier ist stark geprägt von Sand und Ton. Es wird einzig Sangiovese angebaut, welche hier perfekte Wachstums- und Reifebedingungen vorfindet. Nach der Lese werden die Trauben minutiös von Hand untersucht und nur die qualitativ besten Beeren für diesen Wein weiterverarbeitet. Die Weine werden parzellenweise vinifiziert. Erst kurz vor der Abfüllung entsteht die endgültige Assemblage aus den einzelnen Jungweinen. Brunello di Montalcino reift mindestens zwei Jahre in grossen Eichenholzfässern und nach der Abfüllung nochmals zwei Jahre in der Flasche, ehe er in den Verkauf gelangt. Brunello di Montalcino war 1980 die erste DOC Italiens überhaupt welche den DOCG Status verliehen bekam.
Robert Parker hat diesen Jahrgang mit 92/100 Punkten gewürdigt.
February 5, 2020 - Amazing!!
Aged to perfection.
March 17, 2018 - Based on the last note or two, I was afraid I would find this too modern, ripe and oaky, but that wasn't the case. The nose has a funky, earthy component that blows off with time. Darker toned fruits and spice. There is what I think is a little oak influence that shows as maybe coffee or dark chocolate, but I don't find it overpowering. The tannin is light and soft, and there is plenty of acidity. I enjoyed this wine and continue to find that the 05 vintage was pretty good and maybe under rated. I see no reason that this wine won't drink well for another 5, maybe 10 years.
October 25, 2016 - During a matter of taste event, Brunello Masterclass. Medium garnet. Nose of dark and red fruit, forest floor, spices, oak. Better freshness than the flabby 2006 but the tannins lead to a drying finish. Quality of tannins questionable. Also this, not really convincing, not surprising if you try to handle a Sangiovese like a Bordeaux Merlot in the cellar...
November 19, 2015 - Brilliant colour, dark core and slightly brown edge; after opening surprisingly closed, but opening very nicely over the next three days, blackberry, ash, violet and caramel; high minerality, fresh acidity and quite tannic; no need to hurry up, will improve over the next time.
August 24, 2015 - Full, delicate, dusty, very long
April 13, 2014 - Drank this at Burlamacco Ristorante today to celebrate a birthday with my buddies from the army days.
Reddish-brown in colour, not surprising considering this is a 9 year old bottle. Wine was a little tight upon opening, but opened up like a flower after decanting for an hour. Typical notes of sangiovese: cranberries, elderflower and prunes.
On the palate it is medium-bodied with a rather rustic finish. Loads of notes of ash and minerality gives the wine a classic, old world feel. Long, lingering finish with a tinge of bitterness towards the end. Nice, refreshing acidity which was consistent from the start to the finish.
December 8, 2012 - Voce
August 29, 2010 - A little on the lean side, with dried dark berry, lilac, vanilla character and a touch of toasted oak. Medium-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long finish. (Drink 2011-2020) - JD90