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The winery Franco Pacenti stands at the foot of the hill of Montalcino, on the north-eastern side, in the basin of the Canalicchio, classic and historical area, counted among the most suitable of the title. Founded in the ’60s by the father Rosildo, is still managed family-owned by Franco Pacenti and his sons Lisa, Serena and Lorenzo, the third generation of the family that, proud of its past, looks to the future without ever taking for granted values and traditions.
The company covers an area of 36 hectares of which 10 are vineyards. The only vine cultivated is the Sangiovese from which the Rosso di Montalcino DOC, the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva are produced. At the same time, elegant and powerful wines, the result of the perfect combination of traditional knowledge and modern technology, an expression of the territory and of the men who cultivate it.
We also produce Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Grappa di Brunello.The Pacenti family is pleased to welcome you for a visit of the winery and a tasting of its products, which can be accompanied by bruschetta, local cheeses and salami and, by reservation, even from typical Tuscan dishes, respecting the short supply chain.
Owned by the family, it can also be visited the Church of the Madonna degli Angeli, dating back to the fourteenth century.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Franco Pacenti winery located and in what part of Montalcino does it produce?

Franco Pacenti - Canalicchio is located at the foot of the Montalcino hillside, on the northeastern slope, in the Canalicchio basin, one of the appellation's historic and most highly regarded areas. The winery's 10 hectares of vineyard are planted exclusively with Sangiovese.

Who founded the Franco Pacenti winery? Is it a family business?

Yes: the Pacenti family's roots trace back to 14th-century Siena, but it was in 1962 that Rosildo Pacenti bought the Canalicchio estate, becoming one of the pioneers of Brunello with the first bottle produced in 1966. Rosildo, one of the founders of the Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino, was joined by his son Franco, who now runs the winery together with his own children Lisa, Serena and Lorenzo, the family's third generation.

What wines does Franco Pacenti produce?

Production, around 35,000 bottles a year, includes Rosso di Montalcino in its classic version and the limited Gemma, and Brunello di Montalcino in Riserva and Selezione Rosildo versions, dedicated to the founder. The winery also produces extra virgin olive oil and Grappa di Brunello, with a style focused on elegance and drinkability rather than power.

Can you visit the Franco Pacenti winery? Do they offer tastings?

Yes, the Pacenti family welcomes visitors for cellar tastings paired with local cheeses and cured meats, and by reservation also with traditional Tuscan dishes following short-supply-chain principles. An experience designed to get to know up close one of the historic wineries of Montalcino's Canalicchio area.