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Canalicchio di Sopra, Rosso di Montalcino 2023
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Reviewed by: Monica Larner
The Canalicchio di Sopra 2023 Rosso di Montalcino offers a scaled-down expression of Brunello authority while remaining approachable and immediately engaging. Fresh fruit is supported by a subtle salty mineral note on the close, giving the wine energy and appeal for a new generation of Sangiovese-curious drinkers. The wine sees an initial two months in Slavonian oak followed by brief aging in large-format 750-liter French barrels, with fruit sourced from the youngest vines in the Canalicchio cru on clay-rich soils. Production totals 26,933 bottles plus larger formats.
Reviewed by: Eric Guido
The 2023 Rosso di Montalcino evolves slowly in the glass, with a beguiling bouquet of green olives, dried herbs, incense and black cherries. Stern minerality and tart red berry fruits balance out the round palate, which takes on a crunchy feel toward the close, while brisk acidity maintains amazing energy. It's gently tannic with a balanced structure, leaving a minty, saline resonance. In 2023, Canalicchio Di Sopra lost about 60% of their production due to Peronospora, and used their Brunello fruit for the Rosso di Montalcino.
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.
