Two Stunning 2015 Brunelli di Montalcino from Canalicchio di Sopra

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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 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, 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.

We are thrilled to launch their two highly lauded 2015 Brunelli di Montalcino into the market, widely reported to be the best vintage of the past decade for Brunello. Remarkably, 2015 also represents the 50th vintage of the winery. These wines are in limited quantities, and now available for purchase on our website.

Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 2015

“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.”

97/100 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, November 26, 2019.

Appellation : Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Region: Toscana, Italy
Grape(s) : Sangiovese
Price : $89.95 for 750mL bottle (6 / case)

Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino La Casaccia 2015

"The intensity of fruit is staggering here, as this stacks up dried peaches, dried strawberries, red licorice, red-plum compote and glazed red cherries, in rapid succession. There’s a breadth of flavor to the palate that will take your breath away; muscular tannins draw in deeply set cherries, melding it together in a glistening coating of acidity, which only helps to carry it longer still. The finish is nearly endless. A stunning new single vineyard from Canalicchio di Sopra. Drink from 2026.”

100/100 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, November 26, 2019.

Appellation : Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Region: Toscana, Italy
Grape(s) : Sangiovese
Price : $209.95 for 750mL bottle (6 / case)

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