Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 2016
12 bottles
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Wine Description
Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 2016, a red wine, uses 100% Sangiovese grapes sourced from Montalcino region from Tuscany in Italy. The wine has 15.00% ABV. This vintage has been called flat-out stunning, vibrant and ethereal by some of the toughest wine critics and we couldn’t agree more. The wines complexity and nuance contains a core of dark fruit wrapped around mineral and earth tones that crescendo to a powerful finish and mark this as a landmark wine for the estate, furthering the notion that the best wines are just beginning to be made here.
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Introduction to Sangiovese
Sangiovese is one of Italy's most cherished and widely planted grape varieties, renowned for its role in producing some of the country's most celebrated wines, including Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. This red grape varietal...Please check Sangiovese Wines for more informationThe Brunello di Montalcino wine region, with its rich history and unique terroir, is a testament to the artistry and tradition of Italian winemaking. Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, this region is celebrated for producing some of the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world, primarily from the Sangiovese grape. This article explores the historical backdrop, geographical setting, soil composition, climatic conditions, grape varieties, and the distinctive taste profile of wines from Brunello di Montalcino, offering insight into why this region holds a revered place in the global wine community.
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WS –
Luscious black cherry is the main theme in this racy red, accented by plum, licorice, tar and iron. This is dense, turning more austere as the tannins take hold of the long finish. Shows fine energy, balance and potential.
WE –
Intense aromas of underbrush, wild berry, new leather and pipe tobacco lead the way on this fragrant Brunello. Full bodied and elegantly structured, the savory palate features ripe morello cherry, licorice and truffle before a black-tea finish. Firm, refined tannins and fresh acidity keep balanced and give it an ageworthy structure.
WA –
The Canalicchio di Sopra 2016 Brunello di Montalcino shows balance and symmetry with that difficult twofold delivery of power and elegance. This terrific new release shows dark fruit and tart cherry, but then unwinds slowly to reveal light spice, toasted nut, blue flower and crushed limestone. The wine affords a genuine sense of place with roots in the northern half of the appellation where the light is whiter and the nights are cooler. That brilliant luminosity appears in the pure quality of fruit and the sharp focus of the mouthfeel, driven by balanced tannins and acidity. The sensation it gives is compact and long, without too much extra volume or padding. This wine is like a contoured, chiseled and carefully polished marble statue that you would see in a Renaissance church.
DEC –
Canalicchio di Sopra’s estate Brunello is a blend of plots from its home base in Canalicchio, as well as holdings on the Montosoli hill. The 2016 allies the restrained fleshiness of the former and the salinity of the latter with a balsamic dash. Scents of lilac and bay laurel turn to pure dark cherry on the palate, which is laced with liquorice and stone. Suave tannins maintain a grainy grip and there is no lack of mouthwatering acidity. Thrilling umami finish!
JS –
Ripe berry and cherry aromas with hints of spices and cedar. Dried flowers, too. Full-bodied, dense and layered. Fantastic richness and depth. Long, long finish. Best ever. Try after 2022.
VIN –
The 2016 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino is flat-out stunning, remarkably vibrant and an almost-ethereal expression. There’s an exotic citrusy tinge to its ripe black cherries, taking on hints of sage, cedar and allspice, all grounded by moist earth tones. It’s focused and remarkably pure with a noticeable inner sweetness to the red and hints of blackberry fruit, all cast across a silky, feminine frame. The structure builds like a crescendo, as minerals fade to youthful tannins. Juicy acids maintain perfect balance from start to finish, making for a surprisingly fresh expression yet with amazing length. There’s simply so much going on here, and there are promises of more good things to come.