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    Canalicchio di Sopra Rosso di Montalcino 2020 1.5L
    Canalicchio di Sopra Rosso di Montalcino 2020 1.5L
    Canalicchio di Sopra Rosso di Montalcino 2020 1.5L
    Canalicchio di Sopra Rosso di Montalcino 2020 1.5L
    Canalicchio di Sopra Rosso di Montalcino 2020 1.5L
    Canalicchio di Sopra Rosso di Montalcino 2020 1.5L

    Canalicchio di Sopra Rosso di Montalcino 2020 1.5L

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      Youthful Sangiovese with serious pedigree. Canalicchio di Sopra’s 2020 Rosso di Montalcino is a masterclass in how expressive, food-friendly and vibrant young Sangiovese can be. Sourced primarily from the estate’s younger vines in the prized northern zones of Canalicchio and Montosoli, this magnum-sized release channels the same DNA as their age-worthy Brunello, but with an upfront charm that’s ready to pour.

      The 2020 vintage brings lifted florals, energetic red fruit and a savoury, balsamic thread—thanks to a growing season that delivered excellent ripeness and balance. This is no simple “second wine”; it’s a snapshot of terroir-driven precision, aged in traditional Slavonian oak and crafted with the same hands that shape their flagship Brunello.

      Ideal with anything from grilled meats to mushroom risotto, it’s a standout pick for dinner parties or cellaring short-term. This 1.5L format makes it all the more shareable.

      Youthful Sangiovese with serious pedigree. Canalicchio di Sopra’s 2020 Rosso di Montalcino is a masterclass in how expressive, food-friendly and vibrant young Sangiovese can be. Sourced primarily from the estate’s younger vines in the prized northern zones of Canalicchio and Montosoli, this magnum-sized release channels the same DNA as their age-worthy Brunello, but with an upfront charm that’s ready to pour.

      The 2020 vintage brings lifted florals, energetic red fruit and a savoury, balsamic thread—thanks to a growing season that delivered excellent ripeness and balance. This is no simple “second wine”; it’s a snapshot of terroir-driven precision, aged in traditional Slavonian oak and crafted with the same hands that shape their flagship Brunello.

      Ideal with anything from grilled meats to mushroom risotto, it’s a standout pick for dinner parties or cellaring short-term. This 1.5L format makes it all the more shareable.

      Maker

      Canalicchio di Sopra

      Varietal

      Sangiovese

      Country

      Italy

      Region

      Montalcino, Tuscany

      Vintage

      2020

      ABV

      14.5%

      Bottle size

      1.5L

      Trusted by the professionals

      Canalicchio di Sopra Rosso di Montalcino 2020 1.5L

      The 2020 Rosso di Montalcino offers a very pretty bouquet of pure raspberries, a hint of anise, pepper spice, and gravelly earth. Medium-bodied, it’s light on its feet with ripe tannins and a great finish. A wonderfully elegant wine.

      — Audrey Frick, Wine Enthusiast, 92+/100

      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, kept in balance by saline-tinged acids. Rosy florals and licorice linger on the refined, fresh finish. Elegant beauty.

      — Vinous, 92 Points

      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.

      — Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 91 Points

      Canalicchio di Sopra

      Founded by Primo Pacenti in 1962, Canalicchio di Sopra has been a family-run estate for over six decades. In 1987, Primo was joined by his son-in-law Pier Luigi Ripaccioli, and since 2001, Pier Luigi's children—Francesco, Simonetta, and Marco—have taken the helm. The estate produces both Rosso di Montalcino and Brunello di Montalcino, drawing from the esteemed Canalicchio and Montosoli parcels on the northern side of Montalcino, which together total 19 hectares of vineyards.

      The soils in the Canalicchio parcels are predominantly clay with pebbles and a strong mineral content, resulting in wines with aromatic intensity, opulence, and minerality. The Casaccia parcel is particularly notable for its extraordinary elegance, latent power, balance, and silky tannins, which often see it bottled separately. The Rosso di Montalcino is made from the estate's younger vineyards and represents the winery's calling card—a fresh, fruity, and versatile expression of Sangiovese. The first vintage was produced in 1975, when it was still referred to as "Red Wine from Brunello vines."

      The soils in the Canalicchio parcels are predominantly clay with pebbles and a strong mineral content, resulting in wines with aromatic intensity, opulence, and minerality. The Casaccia parcel is particularly notable for its extraordinary elegance, latent power, balance, and silky tannins, which often see it bottled separately. The Rosso di Montalcino is made from the estate's younger vineyards and represents the winery's calling card—a fresh, fruity, and versatile expression of Sangiovese. The first vintage was produced in 1975, when it was still referred to as "Red Wine from Brunello vines."

      Tasting notes

      NOSE
      Fresh and aromatic

      Wild cherry, violet, dried herbs and a balsamic lift.

      PALATE
      Bright and structured

      Juicy red berries meet fine tannins and a mineral core.

      FINISH
      Savoury and elegant

      Lively acidity carries notes of cranberry, forest floor and spice.