Canalicchio di Sopra is a benchmark name in Italian wine for exceptionally deep, scintillating, full-bodied Brunello di Montalcinos, but the latest releases from the stellar 2019 vintage put an exclamation point on this! The family-run winery, now in its third generation, was one of the founding members of the official Brunello di Montalcino council in 1967. They quickly rose in prestige thanks to good old-fashioned talent and dedication...and plots in two of the most illustrious vineyards for making Brunello: Montosoli and Canalicchio (north and northeast of the town of Montalcino). The exceptional quality and character from these sites in 2019 are on stunning display with Canalicchio di Sopra's single-vineyard bottlings, as well as their delicious classic Brunello created from a marriage of these two special places.
Long, steady and warm, the wonderful 2019 growing season gave Canalicchio di Sopra the opportunity to make Brunellos that will stand out for years to come. While each bottling has its own character, the vintage shows itself through a common thread: a seductive balance of deep power and vibrant elegance. The cocoa-accented richness that explodes across the palate elegantly tapers down to reveal a vibrantly ripe-fruited core that drives the flow; it all extends out on a long, finessed finish that shows off the mouthcoating, finely-gripping, mineral-like tannins that frame it all. To quote Eric Guido from Vinous Media, "Canalicchio di Sopra nailed it in 2019. Wow."
This is the flagship wine, but it's no ordinary Brunello: as a combination of their two outstanding sites, Montosoli and Canalicchio, this is on another level! It's already delicious to drink with a few hours in the decanter, though it's also a fantastic wine to hold for a couple years or more.
VINOUS 96 POINTS - "Dusty violets, lavender and cloves accentuate dried black cherries as the dramatic 2019 Brunello di Montalcino smolders up from the glass. This is impossible to ignore, bursting with energy as depths of ripe red fruits, chalky minerals and exotic spices saturate all they touch, balanced by textures of pure silk. The 2019 finishes with fantastic length and concentration, leaving a staining of tart blackberry and hints of orange that curl the tongue as crunchy tannins tug at the palate. It's rare to see such a combination of vibrancy and power. Canalicchio di Sopra nailed it in 2019. Wow." - Eric Guido
Long, steady and warm, the wonderful 2019 growing season gave Canalicchio di Sopra the opportunity to make Brunellos that will stand out for years to come. While each bottling has its own character, the vintage shows itself through a common thread: a seductive balance of deep power and vibrant elegance. The cocoa-accented richness that explodes across the palate elegantly tapers down to reveal a vibrantly ripe-fruited core that drives the flow; it all extends out on a long, finessed finish that shows off the mouthcoating, finely-gripping, mineral-like tannins that frame it all. To quote Eric Guido from Vinous Media, "Canalicchio di Sopra nailed it in 2019. Wow."
This is the flagship wine, but it's no ordinary Brunello: as a combination of their two outstanding sites, Montosoli and Canalicchio, this is on another level! It's already delicious to drink with a few hours in the decanter, though it's also a fantastic wine to hold for a couple years or more.
VINOUS 96 POINTS - "Dusty violets, lavender and cloves accentuate dried black cherries as the dramatic 2019 Brunello di Montalcino smolders up from the glass. This is impossible to ignore, bursting with energy as depths of ripe red fruits, chalky minerals and exotic spices saturate all they touch, balanced by textures of pure silk. The 2019 finishes with fantastic length and concentration, leaving a staining of tart blackberry and hints of orange that curl the tongue as crunchy tannins tug at the palate. It's rare to see such a combination of vibrancy and power. Canalicchio di Sopra nailed it in 2019. Wow." - Eric Guido
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