Siro Pacenti PS Rosso di Montalcino 2022 750ml

Product Info

92pts Vinous
Dark and rich in the glass, the 2022 Rosso di Montalcino reminds me of Christmas day, as allspice and clove come together with dark chocolate and rum-soaked cherries. This follows suit on the palate, velvety and polished with masses of ripe red and blue fruits, all guided by juicy acidity. The 2022 is powerful and dense yet still fresh with cocoa and brown spice notes. The Siro Pacenti style isn't for everyone, yet there's no denying the quality in the bottle. Drinking Window: 2024 – 2030 - By Eric Guido on July 2024

Terroir
The Rosso di Montalcino 2022 from Siro Pacenti is drawn from mature vineyards in the renowned region of Montalcino in Tuscany, Italy. The estate spans both the Pelagrilli site in the north—characterised by clay-rich soils at moderate altitude—and the Piancornello site in the south, where younger vines (circa 15 years old) inhabit more mineral-rich marl and shale soils. The vines average between 15 and 25 years in age for this Rosso bottling, allowing a depth of expression while retaining freshness. The climate here is Mediterranean, with warm sunshine tempered by cooling winds and, in some parcels, the influence of the nearby sea and elevation, helping preserve acidity and balance in the Sangiovese fruit.

Winemaking & Technical Notes
For the 2022 vintage, the wine is made from 100% Sangiovese — emphasising varietal purity and regional typicity. After hand-harvest in late September, grapes are destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, with maceration long enough to extract tannins and colour but still preserving the grape’s bright fruit character. The wine is then matured for approximately 12 months in used or second-fill French oak barriques, followed by several months of bottle ageing before release. Alcohol for this vintage is 15.5% by volume. The estate’s approach is sustainable, emphasising healthy vines, low yields and careful sorting—an optical sorting table is used to ensure only the finest berries make it into the final wine.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Rosso presents a deep ruby-violet colour, signalling both intensity and youth. Aromatically, you’ll find a rich array of ripe red berries and black cherries, with wild blueberry and plum depth. Layered on top of the fruit are spice notes of clove, allspice, dark chocolate, vanilla and a hint of toasted tobacco leaf. Critics describe the 2022 as “dark and rich … reminds me of Christmas day, as allspice and clove come together with dark chocolate and rum-soaked cherries.” On the palate, the wine is medium-to-full bodied with muscular structure yet balanced by lively acidity. The fruit core is generous—black cherry, cassis and ripe plum—framed by firm but refined tannins and a core of mineral tension that evokes crushed stone or flint. The finish is long and layered, with cocoa, brown spices and a hint of tobacco lingering.

Food Pairing & Service
Serve this wine at around 16-18 °C (60-64 °F). Given its structure and richness, decanting for 30–45 minutes is recommended to allow aromas and flavours to open fully. This Rosso di Montalcino is a wonderful companion to traditional Tuscan fare: think pappardelle with wild boar ragù, roast guinea fowl with sage and garlic, or grilled Tuscan-style pork chop with rosemary and olive oil. It also pairs beautifully with mature cheeses—such as aged pecorino or a well-ripened Parmigiano-Reggiano—and dishes that have an earth- or herb-based component (rosemary lamb, beef stew with wild mushrooms, truffled pasta). For an extra touch of flair, serve alongside red-wine-braised short ribs or a mushroom risotto with black truffle shavings.