Brunello di Montalcino's Canalicchio di Sopra Current Stock + Special Pre-order Opportunity 

Written By Expert Marketeers

In 1962, Primo Pacenti founded Azienda Agricola Canalicchio di Sopra, in Toscana's stunning Siena countryside. Situated in the Northeast side of the Montalcino hill, the farm extends for nearly 60 hectares, 20 hectares of which are cultivated with organically farmed vines and 2 hectares with olive groves.

From the very beginning, Primo believed in the land, and its suitability for high quality, elegant, and age worthy wines. The first bottle of Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino was produced in 1966, and in 1967, Canalicchio di Sopra was one of the twelve founders of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino.

Today, three generations live and work on the estate, inherently connected to the lands, and united by Primo’s aim: to produce the highest quality Montalcino possible. Primo’s son-in-law, Pier Luigi Ripaccioli, began working alongside his father in 1987, and Primo’s grandchildren, Simonetta, Marco and Francesco, joined the management team in 2001. Each generation has brought fresh, new inspiration to the family, while always respecting the region’s proud history.

Watch a clip of our visit with Francesco at the estate in August 2023.

We currently have very limited cases of the 2022 Rosso di Montalcino in stock, as well as the legendary 2019 Brunello di Montalcino available for purchase on our website.

We are accepting pre-orders for the current releases at the winery. Preorders will be accepted until Friday, August 22, and a 50% deposit is required to secure your order. The wines will land in Ontario in late fall 2025. You can place your pre-order with your Le Sommelier rep directly, or by replying to this email.

Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2023, 91 points Wine Spectator - $51 per bottle (6/cs)

Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli DOCG 2020 - 97 points Vinous, 96+ Robert Parker - $335 per bottle (6/cs)

Brunello di Montalcino Vigna La Casaccia DOCG 2020, 96 points Vinous, 95 points Robert Parker - $335 per bottle (6/cs)

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2019, 97+ points Vinous, 96 points Robert Parker - $425 per bottle (6/cs)

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Cheers,

 
Expert Marketeers
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