Brunello di Montalcino Siro Pacenti 2009 (750ML)

93 Points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate: "The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is comprised of fruit from the northern half of the appellation harvested between October 5 to the 10 and fruit from the southern half harvested the last week of September. This range proved essential in maintaining the balance - especially between sweet fruit and acidity - that defines this beautiful wine. The use of wood (24 months in barrique) has also been executed with care and restraint adding more to the overall texture and richness of the wine than it does to the nose per se. Drink: 2016-2025." 2/14

92 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media: "Pacenti's 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli is a drop-dead gorgeous beauty. Sweet red cherries, plums, smoke, licorice and spices flesh out in a supple, resonant Brunello loaded with class. The style is as always rich and fruit-driven, while all the elements are in balance. The pedigree of this site and Giancarlo Pacenti's pure skill are evident. This is a great showing." 04/14

94 Points, James Suckling: "A pretty, flawless 2009 Brunello with dark-berry and cherry character, a full body and a silky texture. It's a wine that shows reserve and class for the vintage. Better in 2016." 2/14