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Canalicchio di Sopra, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012
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Description
Brunello, Canalicchio di Sopra, Montalcino, Riserva, Tuscany, Italy, Still, Red, 2012
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Monica Larner
The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a beautifully saturated expression, with gorgeous density and presence. The bouquet is carefully considered in terms of its power and intensity (remember, this was a hot and dry vintage, and ripening was accelerated as a result). It shows lots of varietal character and definition without ever going overboard or feeling too soft or ripe. In fact, this Riserva is surprisingly tonic and firm deep down. It sweeps over the palate with sweet, plush and softly velvety waves of fruity flavors.
Reviewed by: Eric Guido
The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is dark and spicy in the glass, with a burst of exotic citrus that mellows into a mix of ripe cherries, plums and hints of curry leaf. This is elegant, with dense textural fruits and minerals that add grip through a steady saturation over time. It’s still strapping with fine tannins that create a classically dry feeling, yet allowing nuances of black currant, licorice and purple-tinged inner florals to linger. The 2012 is slowly working its way to maturation, and it will be years before it’s at its peak. That said, this radiant beauty will be worth waiting for. The blend of vineyards that formed the Riserva included 80% of fruit from Vigna Vecchia Mercantale and 20% from Casaccia.
Reviewed by: Ian d'Agata
Good full red. Clean, focused aromas and ripe flavors of strawberry, blood orange, peppery spices and underbrush. Dense, ripe and savory but virtually weightless, delivering outstanding energy, depth and inner-mouth perfume. There's a lovely core of sweetness here, but the wine stands out today for its savoriness and youthful firmness. Finishes subtle and very long, displaying polished, suave tannins. This is yet another noteworthy 2012 Brunello Riserva.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Classically styled wine with a spicy and cedary nose as well as dried flowers and a little orange zest. The palate has a very smoothly rendered tannin bed and bright, succulent flavors of dried dark cherries. Pretty structure and depth. Try from 2022.
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.
