2017 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Jeroboam (3 liter)

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Description

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Azienda Agricola Canalicchio di Sopra was founded by Primo Pacenti. The estate is located in the northern part of the municipality of Montalcino. Canalicchio owns 60 hectares of land, of which 15 hectares are planted with vineyards and 2 hectares with olives. For 3 generations, wine has been produced with great passion and skill, using the latest technologies with respect for old traditions and nature. The vines are planted in two different zones in Montalcino, namely: Canalicchio di Sopra and Le Gode di Montosoli. The differences in location and soil provide different types of Sangiovese, which are carefully fused together in the cellars to create a beautiful result.

This utterly elegant Canalicchio di Sopra 2016 Brunello di Montalcino gives more with every sniff and sip, revealing notes of blueberry, licorice, bay leaf, Provencal herbs and fragrant wet soil aromas like you might smell on an autumn day. There is a hint of earthy musk that some like to call 'foxy'.

The fruit for this Brunello is a selection of clusters harvested over 10 hectares at 300 to 320 meters above sea level in two locations: Canalicchio and Montosoli. Canalicchio has clay soils for the structure of the wine and Montosoli contributes to the brightness of the aromas. Fermentation is in stainless steel and maturation lasts for 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels.

The Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino shows balance and symmetry between power and elegance. It is this that determines whether a Brunello is of high quality or just a blockbuster and heavy jammy wine. The 2017 certainly shows this. It opens with dark fruit and sour cherry but then slowly relaxes to reveal light spice, toasted nut, flowers and crushed limestone. The wine gives a real sense that the location of this vineyard is more in the northern half of the appellation where the nights are cooler and the grapes get more of a night and day difference and this improves the wine considerably. The Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino has a lovely mouthfeel, driven by balanced tannins and good acidity and this is a unique jeroboam of no less than 3 liters. Even more delicious and even longer aging potential.

Specifications

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Type of Wine Red
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Appellation Brunello di Montalcino
Winery Canalicchio di Sopra
Grape Sangiovese
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2017
Drinking as of 2024
Drinking till 2042
Alcohol % 15
Alcohol free/low No
Content 3 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 96
James Suckling rating 94
Vinous rating 95
Tasting Profiles Aards, Boers, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol
Drink moments Indruk maken, Lekker luxe

Professional Reviews

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Parker

96

James Suckling

94

Vinous

95

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