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Canalicchio di Sopra, Brunello di Montalcino 2013
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Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Ian d'Agata
Vivid medium-dark red. Hints at black and red fruits on the delicate, refined nose, complicated by nuances of violet and flint. Then smooth and suave in the mouth, with outstanding breadth to the blueberry, sour red cherry, potpourri and floral flavors. Penetrating minerality contributes to the lasting impression of precision and verve. The noble, mouth-coating tannins provide backbone and noteworthy aging potential to this extremely elegant, pure, dense wine. One of the top eight or so Brunellos of the 2013 vintage.
Reviewed by: Monica Larner
Canalicchio di Sopra's 2013 Brunello di Montalcino is tight and firm at its core, with qualities that bode very well for its aging potential. That compact core is surrounded by many thick layers of dark fruit and spice that are expressive and expansive. Those outer layers give the wine softness and some immediate accessibility, even at this early stage in its life. All summed up, this is a very complete and characteristic Brunello that offers stunning quality for medium or long-term drinking.
Reviewed by: Monica Larner
The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino shows impressive balance with a dark appearance that is not heavy and a compact texture that remains light and elegant all at once. Bold cherry fruit segues to licorice, tar and tangy cedar wood. The wine is silky and fresh with moderate to long persistence.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Ripe berry and dried orange peel character follow through to a full body, round and velvety tannins and a juicy finish. A more fruit-forward style for this estate. Better in 2019.
About the Producer
Canalicchio di Sopra is a famous winery in the Tuscany region of Italy, known for its dry red wines. Primo Pacenti founded Canalicchio di Sopra in 1962 with an unbridled passion for the vineyards. Today, Primo's children and grandchildren have joined the winery, bringing with them new ideas and advanced winemaking techniques. Situated in the hills of Montalcino, with 15 hectares of vineyards, Calle Rico is one of the most famous plantations in Montalcino and the only winery in the region to bear the symbol of Montalcino, the Bell Tower. It is the only winery in the region to bear the symbol of Montalcino, the Bell Tower. It uses traditional techniques and state-of-the-art equipment to achieve a remarkable blend of elegance and modernity in the red wines of Brunello. Calle Rico wines are sought after by wine tasters and top wine review magazines around the world. The world-renowned wine critic, Roberto Parker, did not hesitate to award his Brunello red wines with a score of 91 points. Canalicchio Di Sopra Rosso Di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, Canalicchio Di Sopra Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, and Canalicchio Di Sopra Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, are among the wines produced by Canalicchio. Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy) and Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Tuscany, Italy, made from the famous Sangiovese grape from Tuscany. Sangiovese grapes.
