CANALICCHIO DI SOPRA VIGNA MONTOSOLI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOC 2019 750ml

ABOUT THE WINE

Founded in 1962 by Primo Pacenti in Montalcino, Tuscany, Canalicchio di Sopra is a family-run estate renowned for its Sangiovese wines. Managed today by Francesco and Marco Ripaccioli, the winery spans 16 hectares across two distinct terroirs: clay-rich soils in the Canalicchio Cru and rocky galestro at Gode di Montosoli. This diversity adds complexity to their wines. Committed to quality, the estate employs meticulous vineyard practices and sustainable methods. Their Rosso di Montalcino, first produced in 1975, is a benchmark for the appellation, blending elegance with the vibrant character of Montalcino’s terroir, earning consistent critical acclaim.
The 2019 Canalicchio di Sopra Vigna Montosoli Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is 100% Sangiovese from 22-year-old vines in the Montosoli Cru, planted in 1997 at 215-255 meters altitude. Grown on marl soils with high mineral content and clay-loam texture, the grapes are hand-harvested and undergo a 25-day maceration in stainless steel. The wine ages for 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels and is bottled unfiltered with 14.5% alcohol and minimal sulfites. Certified organic, it reflects the 2019 vintage’s balanced ripening, offering structure, minerality, and acidity ideal for long aging.

TASTING NOTE:

The 2019 Vigna Montosoli Brunello reveals a ruby-garnet hue, with an elegant nose of rose petals, violets, sun-warmed cherries, and licorice, accented by black tea and crushed herbs. The palate is refined, with fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and flavors of ripe raspberry, blackberry, and tobacco. A salty minerality and subtle cigar wrapper notes enhance its sophisticated, lingering finish. Serve at 16-18°C with roasted game or aged cheeses. This wine, approachable now with decanting, will evolve beautifully through 2040, showcasing Montosoli’s signature verticality and depth.