Rosso di Montalcino
Canalicchio di Sopra
Canalicchio di Sopra
Rosso di Montalcino
Produced mostly from their youngest vineyards, this Rosso represents their calling card for Canalicchio di Sopra wines: a young, fruity, and versatile expression of their estate Sangiovese. This comes mainly from vineyards located in the Canalicchio Cru, with ample clay, magnesium, iron and Manganese soils. It was macerated and fermented in stainless over three weeks, before resting one year in Slavonian Oak Barrels (50 hl and 25 hl), and French oak barrels (750L). Candle wax, wild cherries, raspberries flood a juicy, structural palate, framed with firm, sticky tannins, and kissed with medicinal cherry on the stony, ferrous finish. Lovely presence and confidence here.
“The 2020 Rosso di Montalcino is deep, dark, and almost sensual in the glass, as black cherries and minty herbs give way to hints of worn leather and spice. It coasts along the palate with silken waves of ripe red berries, coming across as supremely soft and pliant, yet all kept in balance by saline-tinged acids. Rosy florals and hints of liquorice linger, as the 2020 tapers off fresh yet potent and long. This is an elegant beauty.” 92 points, Eric Guido, Vinous.
“Proprietor Francesco Ripaccioli was kind enough to submit two vintages of his Rosso for review. Rosso sees its commercial release at a different time than Brunello, so it's hard to be timely with one set of reviews without being behind on the others. Hitting the market soon, the warm-vintage Canalicchio di Sopra 2020 Rosso di Montalcino is supple and rich. This wine shows rich fruit weight and soft aromas of baked cherry and plum. The alcohol content is a decisive 14.5% on this 33,330-bottle production. Drink 2022 - 2028.” - 91 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, February 17, 2022.
"A soft and easy red with cherry and orange-peel aromas and flavors. Light-to medium-bodied. Delicious. Drink now." - 91 points, James Suckling, August 8, 2022.
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Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $46
Style: Still
Region: Toscana
Appellation: Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Country: Italy
Grape: Sangiovese
Colour: Red
Vegan: Yes
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes
