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."
From perhaps the most well-known Brunello vineyard area of all, the Vigna Montosoli bottling leans more vibrantly red-toned, aromatically floral, texturally sleek and finely knit. Compared to their classic Brunello, it's built for greater depth, structure, and longevity, so you might hold it for a few more years before enjoying.
WINE ADVOCATE 98 POINTS - "This is a gorgeous wine that really takes off in this vintage. It starts off with gentle floral aromas of lilac or dried violet and a hint of fragrant rose. The Canalicchio di Sopra 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli boasts an impeccable nose with elegant berry fruit and light minerality. All this beauty is transferred to the palate, where the wine shows very fine-grained tannins. The fruit flows steadily over a long, rich finish. The challenge is to get a fruit finish this long, considering Brunello's strong tannins, but this wine definitely succeeds."
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."
From perhaps the most well-known Brunello vineyard area of all, the Vigna Montosoli bottling leans more vibrantly red-toned, aromatically floral, texturally sleek and finely knit. Compared to their classic Brunello, it's built for greater depth, structure, and longevity, so you might hold it for a few more years before enjoying.
WINE ADVOCATE 98 POINTS - "This is a gorgeous wine that really takes off in this vintage. It starts off with gentle floral aromas of lilac or dried violet and a hint of fragrant rose. The Canalicchio di Sopra 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli boasts an impeccable nose with elegant berry fruit and light minerality. All this beauty is transferred to the palate, where the wine shows very fine-grained tannins. The fruit flows steadily over a long, rich finish. The challenge is to get a fruit finish this long, considering Brunello's strong tannins, but this wine definitely succeeds."
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