{"title":"Canalicchio di Sopra Collection","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_010aa684aab9d3d1-48\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Founding Pillar of Modern Brunello di Montalcino\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_010aa684aab9d3d1-48\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-105\"\u003eFounded in 1962 by Primo Pacenti, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-105\"\u003eCanalicchio di Sopra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-105 citation-end-105\"\u003e is one of the foundational estates of modern Tuscan winemaking.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-104\"\u003eLocated on the prized northern slopes of Montalcino, the family was among the 12 original founding members of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-104\"\u003eConsorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-104 citation-end-104\"\u003e in 1967. Today, under the third-generation stewardship of the Ripaccioli family (siblings Francesco, Marco, and Simonetta), the estate is globally acclaimed for producing Sangiovese Grosso of intense mineral precision, vibrant natural acidity, and transparent site expression.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_010aa684aab9d3d1-49\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-103 citation-end-103\"\u003eSpanning over 20 hectares of organically farmed vineyards, Canalicchio di Sopra's winemaking philosophy balances traditional large Slavonian oak aging with precise parcel-by-parcel micro-terroir vinification.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-102 citation-end-102\"\u003eThe resulting wines represent a masterclass in Northern Montalcino terroir—delivering depth, verticality, and remarkable longevity without sacrificing purity or freshness.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attachment-container search-images\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDual Crus \u0026amp; Micro-Terroir Expression\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature complexity of Canalicchio di Sopra stems from the harmonious interplay between two distinct cru locations on Montalcino's northern slope:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_010aa684aab9d3d1-50\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCru Canalicchio:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-101 citation-end-101\"\u003eCharacterized by high-clay soils rich in magnesium, iron, and calcium carbonate.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-100 citation-end-100\"\u003eThis terroir imparts texture, velvety tannins, balsamic aromatics, and generous mid-palate volume.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_010aa684aab9d3d1-51\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCru Montosoli (Le Gode di Montosoli):\u003c\/b\u003e Famous for its well-drained \u003ci\u003egalestro\u003c\/i\u003e (marly schist) and pebbly limestone soils. \u003cspan class=\"citation-99 citation-end-99\"\u003eMontosoli contributes striking sapidity, mineral drive, floral top-notes, and structural acidity essential for multi-decade cellar aging.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePortfolio Highlights \u0026amp; Key Bottlings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_010aa684aab9d3d1-52\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrunello di Montalcino DOCG (Flagship):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-98 citation-end-98\"\u003eThe estate's core expression, traditionally blending fruit from both the Canalicchio and Montosoli crus to achieve seamless balance.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Aged for 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks, it offers wild red berries, crushed violet, crushed gravel, licorice, and fine-grained tannins. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_010aa684aab9d3d1-53\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrunello di Montalcino Vigna La Casaccia:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-97 citation-end-97\"\u003eA single-vineyard cru release sourced from a choice parcel within the Canalicchio site.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Showcases luxurious silkiness, dark red cherry, and profound balsamic complexity. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli:\u003c\/b\u003e An ultra-cru single-vineyard bottling highlighting the iconic Montosoli hill. Famed for intense laser-like acidity, flinty minerality, graphite, and structural purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrunello di Montalcino Riserva:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafted only in exceptional vintages from the estate's oldest vines. Double-sorted and aged extensively in cask and bottle, delivering monumental depth, savory leather, tobacco, and long aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_010aa684aab9d3d1-54\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosso di Montalcino DOC:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced from younger vines across the estate's two crus. \u003cspan class=\"citation-96 citation-end-96\"\u003eVibrant, approachable, and fruit-driven, bursting with fresh red cherry, wild thyme, and crisp Tuscan acidity.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEpicurean Food Pairings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Tuscan Fare:\u003c\/b\u003e Pappardelle with wild boar ragù (\u003ci\u003eCinghiale\u003c\/i\u003e), Florentine T-bone steak (\u003ci\u003eBistecca alla Fiorentina\u003c\/i\u003e), and roasted duck with herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrime Meats \u0026amp; Game:\u003c\/b\u003e Herb-crusted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs, venison loin with juniper berries, and slow-roasted pork tenderloin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAged Cheeses \u0026amp; Mushrooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Porcini mushroom risotto, wild mushroom crostini, 24-month Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Pecorino Toscano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"canalicchio-di-sopra-rosso-di-montalcino-2020","title":"Canalicchio di Sopra Rosso di Montalcino 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eElegance is the essence of their production philosophy, of the Crus where they have been cultivating their vineyards for half a century, of the microclimate that mitigates their grapes, of the production choices they make in the cellar. 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Managed today by the third generation—Francesco, Marco, and Simonetta Ripaccioli—Canalicchio di Sopra stands among the most acclaimed classic estates in Montalcino. \u003cem\u003eVigna La Casaccia\u003c\/em\u003e represents one of the estate's single-vineyard expressions, sourced entirely from a 2-hectare plot planted in 1990 within the northern \u003cem\u003eCanalicchio\u003c\/em\u003e zone. Characterized by clay soils rich in mineral salts, magnesium, and iron, this parcel yields a Brunello renowned for its opulence, sweet velvety tannins, and deep mineral salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the 2018 Vigna La Casaccia presents a deep, luminous ruby red color with brick garnet highlights. The nose opens with an intense, expressive bouquet of dark red cherry, plum preserve, and wild blackberry, interwoven with sweet tobacco, licorice, balsam notes, crushed stone minerality, and subtle floral violet overtones. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, rich, and velvety. It displays a supple mid-palate volume dominated by ripe dark fruit, seamlessly integrated with fine-grained, silky tannins and a vibrant core of natural acidity. Crafted from 100% Sangiovese (Sangiovese Grosso), the hand-harvested grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with skin contact for roughly 25 days. The wine is aged for 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks (\u003cem\u003ebotti grandi\u003c\/em\u003e), followed by extended bottle refinement prior to release. The alcohol by volume sits at 14.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe velvety structure, rich fruit profile, and mineral persistence of this single-vineyard Brunello demand refined, flavorful culinary companions. It pairs exceptionally well with roasted rack of lamb, thick-cut Florentine steak (\u003cem\u003ebistecca alla Fiorentina\u003c\/em\u003e), braised veal shank (\u003cem\u003eossubuco\u003c\/em\u003e), and roasted venison loin. It also complements traditional Tuscan pasta dishes with wild boar ragù, black truffle risotto, and aged hard cheeses such as mature Pecorino Toscano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, or aged Gouda.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVintage Quality\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 vintage in Montalcino was characterized by a cooler, more classic growing season with steady spring rain and moderate summer heat, favoring wines of fresh elegance, aromatic lift, and refined tannin structure rather than sheer power. In clay-dominant parcels like \u003cem\u003eLa Casaccia\u003c\/em\u003e, the soil's natural water retention buffered the vines during warm spells, permitting slow and complete phenolic ripening. 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Guided by Export Manager Costanza Giorgi, you will embark on a guided journey through Tuscan terroir, exploring the precision, elegance, and age-worthiness that define this world-class producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complement these spectacular wines, a curated selection of artisan cheese and charcuterie will be served throughout the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003eTuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00PM - 7:30 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1.5 Hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated Masterclass Tasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTicket Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $60 per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Event Offer: Receive $50 refunded directly toward any purchase of $150 or more made during the event!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1962, Primo Pacenti founded Azienda Agricola Canalicchio di Sopra amidst the breathtaking hills of Siena in northeastern Montalcino. Extending across nearly 60 hectares—20 of which are cultivated organically with vines alongside 2 hectares of olive groves—the estate was built on a firm belief in the region's extraordinary potential for crafting world-class, age-worthy wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter producing its first bottle of Brunello di Montalcino in 1966, Canalicchio di Sopra made history in 1967 as one of the twelve founding members of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino. Today, three generations live and work together on the estate, carrying forward Primo's foundational vision: to produce the absolute highest quality Montalcino expression possible while blending deep-rooted tradition with fresh innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured Wine Lineup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring this 60-minute tasting, Costanza will walk guests through four exceptional featured wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Canalicchio di Sopra Rosso Di Montalcino DOC 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eScore: 93+ Points – Antonio Galloni’s Vinous (Eric Guido)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 2024 Rosso di Montalcino marries the vintage's elegance with the pure and complex house style. Crushed black cherries and cedary spices meet lifting nuances of mint and dusty rose as this evolves in the glass. It’s silken and dense, with a wave of ripe red berry fruits and vibrant acidity underscored by crisp minerality... This is a baby Brunello by every stretch of the imagination.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eScore: 95 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Graceful style to this wine, with earthy strawberries, cinnamon and sweet violets. Almost yellow stone-fruit, too. Full in body with crisp if not zesty acidity and intense, extracted and firm tannins giving a tight mid-palate. Yet, the finish is long and polished.\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino “Vigna La Casaccia” DOCG 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eScore: 97 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"From more clay-based soils, the 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna Casaccia pours a bit deeper ruby color and is riper and broader in its feel, with deeper notes of fresh black cherries, mocha, and pressed flowers. Medium to full-bodied, it offers more richness on the palate, with ripe tannins and good concentration... Long on the palate, with a great finish, it’s a very successful and more age-worthy wine for this vintage.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino “Vigna Montosoli” DOCG 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eScore: 96+ Points – Antonio Galloni’s Vinous\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli is quite Burgundian in style, slowly awakening in the glass with a delicate mix of sweet herbs, crushed violet candies, hints of spiced orange and wild strawberries. It boasts a stunning purity of fruit and inner sweetness, seeming to hover across the palate... finishing long, lightly structured and with immaculate balance. This is the first official vintage of Vigna Montosoli... growing in both volume and depth.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReserve Your Seat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeating is strictly limited to ensure an intimate educational experience. 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Today, the estate is led by the third generation, siblings Francesco, Marco, and Simonetta Ripaccioli. The estate’s Brunello is a harmonious synthesis of two contrasting sub-zones of Montalcino: the cool, clay-rich soils of \u003cem\u003eCanalicchio\u003c\/em\u003e on the northern slope, which impart elegance, acidity, and aromatic intensity, combined with the stony, galestro-rich gravels of \u003cem\u003eMontosoli\u003c\/em\u003e, which contribute power, warmth, and structural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino displays a classic, luminous garnet red color with bright ruby highlights. The complex nose opens with an ethereal bouquet of sour red cherry, crushed cranberry, and wild strawberry, interwoven with floral undertones of dried rose petal and violet, leather, blood orange, crushed flint, and a hint of sweet spice from oak aging. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, structured, and exceptionally refined. A deep core of juicy red fruit is anchored by fine-grained, chalky tannins and a vibrant beam of mineral-driven acidity that provides tension and balance. Crafted from 100% Sangiovese (Sangiovese Grosso), the hand-harvested grapes undergo careful sorting before temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel with skin contact for roughly 25 to 30 days. The wine is aged for 36 months in traditional 2,500- to 5,000-liter Slavonian and French oak casks (\u003cem\u003ebotti grandi\u003c\/em\u003e), followed by significant aging in bottle before release. It carries an alcohol by volume of 14.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe firm tannic backbone, elevated natural acidity, and savory complexity of this classic Brunello make it an extraordinary partner for rich, traditional Tuscan fare and high-end meat preparations. It pairs seamlessly with Florentine steak (\u003cem\u003ebistecca alla Fiorentina\u003c\/em\u003e), slow-braised beef short ribs, roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, pan-seared duck breast with cherry reduction, and wild boar stew (\u003cem\u003espezzatino di cinghiale\u003c\/em\u003e). It also harmonizes beautifully with fresh pasta dishes featuring truffle or wild mushroom ragù, as well as aged hard cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, or aged Gouda.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVintage Quality\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 vintage in Montalcino produced wines characterized by wonderful balance, aromatic elegance, and accessible charm, offering a highly harmonious profile following the more muscular 2019 season. A mild winter led into a warm, steady summer with well-timed precipitation and cool night breezes from Mount Amiata, allowing Sangiovese to achieve complete phenolic maturity while retaining fresh acidity. The 2020 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello shows immense purity and textural finesse, making it remarkably captivating early with proper decanting, while boasting the concentration and tannic framework to age gracefully in the cellar for 15 to 25+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePouring a jeweled red\/ruby color, the 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino is attractive and layered on the nose, with pure notes of red cherries, sweet Mediterranean herbs, crushed roses, and mossy earth. Medium-bodied, it brings lovely energy to the palate and is upfront with mouthwatering salty notes, snappy ripe acidity, and a clean, balanced finish, with even ripeness and stone-fruited notes of apricot on the back palate. This highly appealing Brunello is hard to resist now but likely has the ability to go the long haul over the coming 15-20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraceful style to this wine, with earthy strawberries, cinnamon and sweet violets. Almost yellow stone-fruit, too. Full in body with crisp if not zesty acidity and intense, extracted and firm tannins giving a tight mid-palate. Yet, the finish is long and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA burst of black cherries and cloves gives way to shavings of cedar and lifting hints of mentholated herbs as the dynamic 2020 Brunello di Montalcino comes to life in the glass. This is soothingly round and pliant with an inner sweetness up front and crisp wild berry fruits that cascade across the palate. It's structured and firm, yet its tannins are sweet and round, tapering off with a pleasantly bitter tinge of blackberry and sour citrus. The 2020 aims to please and it is already incredibly approachable today. With no Riserva produced in 2020, all of the juice from Vigna Vecchia Mercatale was used to bolster this spectacular Brunello.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a standout wine that marries red and purple fruit flavors with tangy hints of green curry leaf, rhubarb and sweet earth. The Canalicchio di Sopra 2020 Brunello di Montalcino carries a distinct signature that recalls not only the Sangiovese grape but a sense of place. You can mistake this for nothing but a Brunello. The vintage manages power and aromatic intensity but is also magically leaner and definitely more elegant in terms of mouthfeel. 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Managed today by the third generation—Francesco, Marco, and Simonetta Ripaccioli—Canalicchio di Sopra is one of the historic founding families of the Montalcino consortium. \u003cem\u003eVigna Montosoli\u003c\/em\u003e represents the estate's crown-jewel single-vineyard bottling, sourced from a prized 5-hectare plot on the famed Montosoli hill north of Montalcino town. Characterized by stony \u003cem\u003egalestro\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ealbarese\u003c\/em\u003e soils, slates, and quartz gravels paired with exceptional northern sun exposure, this site produces a Brunello globally revered for its soaring aromatic complexity, chiseled mineral tension, and supreme structural elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the 2018 Vigna Montosoli displays a luminous ruby-garnet color with bright orange-tinged reflections. The captivating nose opens with an array of aromatic aromas, featuring red cherry, wild strawberry, and blood orange peel, interwoven with crushed flint, dried rose petals, thyme, white pepper, and subtle leather. On the palate, the wine is medium-to-full-bodied, laser-focused, and incredibly vibrant. A core of pristine red fruit is underpinned by fine, chalky, vertical tannins and a brilliant streak of saline minerality that drives the palate forward. Crafted from 100% Sangiovese (Sangiovese Grosso), the hand-harvested grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with skin maceration for roughly 25 to 30 days. The wine is aged for 36 months in traditional large Slavonian oak casks (\u003cem\u003ebotti grandi\u003c\/em\u003e), followed by extensive bottle refinement before release. The alcohol by volume sits at 14.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vibrant acidity, fine-grained tannic backbone, and complex mineral aromatics of this Montosoli Cru make it an exceptional pairing for refined, flavor-packed dishes. It pairs magnificently with prime cuts of red meat, such as dry-aged Florentine steak (\u003cem\u003ebistecca alla Fiorentina\u003c\/em\u003e), roasted rack of lamb with herbs, slow-braised beef short ribs, and venison tenderloin. It also harmonizes beautifully with fresh pasta dishes featuring wild boar ragù or shaved black truffles, as well as aged hard cheeses like mature Pecorino Toscano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, or aged Gouda.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVintage Quality\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 vintage in Montalcino was a classic, cooler season marked by steady spring rains and moderate summer temperatures, yielding wines defined by fresh elegance, high aromatic lift, and refined structure. The stony, well-draining soils of the Montosoli hill proved ideal for these conditions, permitting perfect, gradual phenolic ripening while maintaining sparkling natural acidity. The 2018 Canalicchio di Sopra Vigna Montosoli stands out as a triumph of precision and terroir expression, offering immense charm and clarity early after decanting while possessing the concentration and structural balance to cellar gracefully for 15 to 25+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview Date: 02\/2024\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli is fresh with aromas of clove, orange peel, peppercorns, and candied cranberries. Medium-bodied, savory, and mineral-toned, with fine, present tannins, a more angular structure, and a crispy freshness throughout, it’s going to need another few years. Drink 2026-2040.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview Date: 12\/2022\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli is quite Burgundian in style, slowly awakening in the glass with a delicate mix of sweet herbs, crushed violet candies, hints of spiced orange and wild strawberries. It boasts a stunning purity of fruit and inner sweetness, seeming to hover across the palate, as red berries and saline-minerals slowly saturate under a purple-tinged air of inner florals. The 2018 leaves a grippy coating of fine tannins, yet balances them with a residual bump of zesty acidity, finishing long, lightly structured and with immaculate balance. This is the first official vintage of Vigna Montosoli, a wine that I've been following now for over two years, and each time it seems to only grow in both volume and depth. 96+\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview Date: 03\/2023\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's an exciting new addition to the growing Canalicchio di Sopra portfolio. With fruit from one of the most celebrated subzones in the appellation, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli shows a unique profile. The wine opens to a solid core of red and purple fruits, all framed by light spice, crushed stone or chalky limestone. The fiber of this wine is lean, tight and elegantly streamlined. It hits the palate with intensity and softness, and it delivers especially fine tannins. Francesco Ripaccioli made 3,733 bottles and 200 magnums. 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Today, managed by the third generation—Francesco, Marco, and Simonetta Ripaccioli—the estate treats its Rosso di Montalcino with the same viticultural care and precision as its iconic Brunellos. Sourced from the estate's dual terroirs—the clay-rich, mineral soils of \u003cem\u003eCanalicchio\u003c\/em\u003e on the northern slopes and the galestro-laden gravels of \u003cem\u003eMontosoli\u003c\/em\u003e—this cuvée captures the vibrant freshness and purity of Sangiovese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, this wine presents a luminous ruby-red colour with brilliant garnet highlights. The nose opens with an inviting and aromatic bouquet of fresh red cherry, wild strawberry, and crushed cranberry, interwoven with delicate floral notes of violet and rose petal, blood orange peel, and subtle Mediterranean garrigue herbs. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, remarkably energetic, and precise. A core of juicy red fruit is supported by fine, chalky tannins and a streak of stony minerality. Crafted from 100% Sangiovese (Sangiovese Grosso), the hand-harvested grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel before aging for approximately 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks (\u003cem\u003ebotti grandi\u003c\/em\u003e). The 1.5L Magnum format allows for slower micro-oxygenation, enhancing aromatic freshness, structural integration, and overall aging potential. The wine typically carries an alcohol by volume of 14.0%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vibrant acidity, fine tannic structure, and bright fruit profile of this Sangiovese make it a versatile pairing partner for rich Tuscan cuisine and group dining. It pairs brilliantly with classic pasta dishes such as \u003cem\u003epici al ragù\u003c\/em\u003e, wild boar pappardelle, and mushroom risotto. Excellent meat pairings include grilled pork chops, roasted rack of lamb with herbs, Florentine steak (\u003cem\u003ebistecca alla Fiorentina\u003c\/em\u003e), and pan-seared duck breast. For cheese pairings, opt for medium-aged Tuscan Pecorino, Parmigiano-Reggiano, or Fontina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVintage Quality\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRosso di Montalcino benefits from Montalcino's sunny Mediterranean climate tempered by cool night breezes, allowing Sangiovese to achieve ideal phenolic maturity while preserving bright natural acidity. The 1.5L Magnum bottling offers enhanced temperature stability during cellar storage, allowing the wine to develop added complexity while retaining its signature fruit purity. 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