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."
Vigna Casaccia is a special section in the famous Canalicchio vineyard district, and this bottling leans more darkly-toned, aromatically earthy/balsam, texturally rich and openly knit. Compared to their classic Brunello, this is built with greater depth, structure, and longevity, so you might give it a few more years before enjoying.
VINOUS 100 POINTS - "The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna La Casaccia is impossible to ignore; it is earthy and mineral, almost smoky and animal in nature. Ashen stones, violets and balsam herbs complicate depths of dried black cherries, sage and clove. This is deeply textural and seductive, balancing ripe red and black fruits with sweet spice and minty herbal tones that create a kaleidoscope of sensation on the palate. A salty flourish shines through the finale, along with a crunchy tinge of blackberry seeds to contrast, as fine-grained tannins wrap the senses with youthful poise and a bitter twang resonates. The 2019 may be immortal. La Casaccia is a showstopper." - Eric Guido
WINE ADVOCATE 97 POINTS - "Whereas Montosoli is more mineral-driven and finely stitched together, this wine is broad, big and driven by balsamic tones, vapor rub and dried rosemary. The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino La Casaccia, however, is more explosive with spice, toasted coffee, black licorice, cherry cola and rich cherry. The tannins feel chalky, although they are fine-grained, but they play a bigger role against the concentrated fruit."
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."
Vigna Casaccia is a special section in the famous Canalicchio vineyard district, and this bottling leans more darkly-toned, aromatically earthy/balsam, texturally rich and openly knit. Compared to their classic Brunello, this is built with greater depth, structure, and longevity, so you might give it a few more years before enjoying.
VINOUS 100 POINTS - "The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna La Casaccia is impossible to ignore; it is earthy and mineral, almost smoky and animal in nature. Ashen stones, violets and balsam herbs complicate depths of dried black cherries, sage and clove. This is deeply textural and seductive, balancing ripe red and black fruits with sweet spice and minty herbal tones that create a kaleidoscope of sensation on the palate. A salty flourish shines through the finale, along with a crunchy tinge of blackberry seeds to contrast, as fine-grained tannins wrap the senses with youthful poise and a bitter twang resonates. The 2019 may be immortal. La Casaccia is a showstopper." - Eric Guido
WINE ADVOCATE 97 POINTS - "Whereas Montosoli is more mineral-driven and finely stitched together, this wine is broad, big and driven by balsamic tones, vapor rub and dried rosemary. The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino La Casaccia, however, is more explosive with spice, toasted coffee, black licorice, cherry cola and rich cherry. The tannins feel chalky, although they are fine-grained, but they play a bigger role against the concentrated fruit."
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