• Franco Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015
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Pacenti Franco Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino

Pacenti Franco

Franco Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015

Red still

Most awarded
  • Franco Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015
  • Franco Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015
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Pacenti Franco Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino
€73,00
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Other years:

2019
Immediate availability Last 1 bottles remaining
Denomination Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 14.5% by volume
Area Tuscany (Italy)
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese Grosso
Aging 36 months in medium-large Slavonian and French oak barrels. Refinement in bottle: more than the required minimum of 6 months, in compliance with the production discipline, in airconditioned rooms.
Other years 2019
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Awards

  • 2015

    95

    /100

    James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.

  • 2015

    94

    /100

    The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.

  • 2015

    3

    One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.

  • 2015

    90

    /100

    Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.

  • 2015

    3

    Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide

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Details

Profumo

Perfume

Elegant and fruity, very intense and complex with balsamic notes.

Colore

Color

Intense ruby red tending towards garnet.

Gusto

Taste

Great structure and elegance, harmonius, austere, extremely persistent and deep.

Serve at:

18 - 20 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines

Pairings

Flavoursome dishes like roasted red meats and game, seasoned cheeses. Try with plain chocolate.

Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Producer
Pacenti Franco
From this winery
  • Start up year: 1966
  • Oenologist: Lorenzo Pacenti, Roberto Da Frassini
  • Bottles produced: 25.000
  • Hectares: 10
A Family story since 1966. The winery is today leaded by the third family generation, Lorenzo, Lisa and Serena. They inherit passion and vocation from their father Franco Pacenti. The three brothers look forward renewing values and traditions, received from their grandfather Rosildo, who started the activity in the 60’s. Read more
Production area: Tuscany
Tuscany
Pacenti Franco

Name Franco Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015
Type Red still
Denomination Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Vintage 2015
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 14.5% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese Grosso
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Vendor Pacenti Franco
Origin Montalcino (SI)
Fermentation temperature 32 °C
Wine making Long fermentation on pomace, with frequent pumping of the wine over the cap, maximum temperature left to rise freely up to 32 °C.
Aging 36 months in medium-large Slavonian and French oak barrels. Refinement in bottle: more than the required minimum of 6 months, in compliance with the production discipline, in airconditioned rooms.
Allergens Contains sulphites