2020 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello Montosoli
Grape
Sangiovese
Its Origins
Founded in the sixties by Primo Pacenti, Canalicchio di Sopra remains family-owned. Its establishment represented a substantive risk, as Pacenti, a peasant farmer up until the abolition of the sharecropping system, possessed little in the way of security. The Brunellos of the estate largely reflect the wine’s historical paradigm, a character derived, in part, through 36 months of cask aging, and 1 year in bottle. The northern zone, the area relative to Canalicchio, evidences a cooler climate than that of its southern counterpart; this northern terrain receives limited exposure to both the Mediterranean influence of Montalcino and the cooling breezes that the latter’s high altitude affords, resulting in wines that display impressive ripeness and structure.
What The Critics Say
97/100 Vinous, Eric Guido
“The third vintage of this stunning single vineyard bottling. The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli is dreamy, with a darkly floral bouquet that blends dried rose and violet with hints of sour cherry, blackberry and Tuscan dust. This is silky-smooth and round in feel, with fresh acidity that adds a lovely lift as vibrant wild berry fruits swirl throughout. Tactile mineral tones add traction as the 2020 finishes long and staining, with a coating of fine-grained tannins that gently tug at the palate. This is a radiant and generous Montosoli with the balance necessary to mature beautifully in the cellar." Drink 2027 - 2038
96+/100 Parker’s Wine Advocate, Monica Larner
“There’s no doubt that Vigna Montosoli is the hottest vineyard site in the appellation at the moment, and it remains virtually impossible to purchase land in this prized subzone. The Canalicchio di Sopra 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli has a distinct character with reinforced concentration and bold black fruit flavors. I get a hint of Turkish coffee and sweet earth. The bouquet also reveals a mineral side with petrichor, iron ore and peat moss. Of the new releases in this portfolio, I think you will find this wine to be the most complete and age-worthy. Sadly, only 4,133 bottles were created." Drink 2026 - 2045
96/100 Kerin O'Keefe
“Combining power and finesse, the fragrant 2020 Vigna Montosoli from Canalicchio di Sopra is a great expression of the vintage and the vineyard. It has aromas of blue flower, ripe black plum, grilled rosemary, dark exotic spice and the barest hint of tar while the full-bodied, delicious boasts weightless concentration, delivering fleshy raspberry, ripe Morello cherry, cake spice and a hint of licorice. Velvety tannins provide polished support. Already tempting, hold for even more complexity." Drink 2028 - 2034
| Variety | Sangiovese |
|---|---|
| Region | Tuscany |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 15.00% |
| Maturity | 2026 - 2045 |
This Wine Goes Well With
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