Siro Pacenti, Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne, 2010

Giancarlo Pacenti took over from his father Siro and recast this Montalcino estate with vineyards on both the northern (Pelagrilli) and southern (Piancornello) sides of the appellation as one of the modern faces of Brunello, leaning into French barrique and ripe extraction without sacrificing site character. The Vecchie Vigne is the top cuvee, drawn from the estate's oldest parcels, and in the legendary 2010 vintage, that combination produced a Sangiovese of polished power and serious aging potential. Fifteen years on, this bottle is just beginning to integrate its components into something seamless. A modern Brunello in the best sense: confident, deeply fruited, and built for the long haul.