$64.99 on 6+ bottles

94+pts Vinous
Plum sauce and sage combine with crushed black cherries and balsamic spice to create a darkly seductive bouquet as the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli comes to life in the glass. It’s silken in feel with cool-toned acidity and racy wild berry fruits that flow across the palate with ease. Incredibly long and expertly balanced, the 2020 leaves hints of black raspberry and sour cherry pits over a layer of sweet tannins. Patience will be required but also rewarded. Drinking Window: 2028-2038

Terroir
The PS Pelagrilli bottling comes exclusively from the estates Pelagrilli vineyard in the northern sector of Montalcino, an area known for producing Brunello with finesse, aromatic lift, and aging potential. The vines here average 25 years in age, rooted in a mix of clay and galestro soils, which provide both water retention for resilience during warm summers and mineral structure for elegance in the finished wine. Northern exposure tempers the ripening process, preserving fresh acidity and aromatic complexity even in warmer vintages, while cool breezes from the Apennines promote slow, even maturation.

Vinification
The 2020 vintage was hand-harvested in the second half of September. Grapes were sorted twiceonce in the vineyard and again in the cellarbefore gentle destemming. Fermentation occurred in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with a long maceration to extract fine tannins and depth of flavor. The wine was aged for 24 months in 225-liter French oak barriques, about one-third new, before resting further in bottle prior to release. This careful levage enhances structure and complexity while allowing the purity of Sangiovese to shine.

Tasting Notes
The 2020 Pelagrilli is a vibrant, structured Brunello, displaying a brilliant garnet core with ruby highlights. The bouquet is finely detailedripe red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry interlace with rose petal, cedar, warm spice, and a faint undertone of forest floor. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with an elegant, vertical structure: precise acidity lifts ripe red fruit, while polished tannins provide backbone without harshness. Subtle notes of tobacco, balsamic, and crushed stone emerge toward the long, refined finish.

Serving & Pairing
Serve at 1618 C after decanting for an hour in its youth. The wines balance of concentration and finesse makes it an excellent partner for bistecca alla Fiorentina, roasted game birds, porcini mushroom risotto, or aged pecorino. With proper cellaring, it will develop further aromatic and textural complexity over 1215 years.