This still needs time to meld, but all the elements are there for a long life. | 2016 14.5%. Pura seta al palato, il 2016 ancora solo un neonato, con il potenziale per oltre un decennio di evoluzione. Limpid rim. Francesco Ripaccioli made 3,733 bottles and 200 magnums.-Monica Larner, Forest floor, dark-skinned berry, iris and new leather aromas lead the nose. Its focused and remarkably pure with a noticeable inner sweetness to the red and hints of blackberry fruit, all cast across a silky, feminine frame. Generous aromatic finish and beautifully built, firm tannins. Powerful modern reds with the ability to age. Thrilling umami finish!Drinking Window2023-2035- Michaela Morris, The second release of this single vineyard, La Casaccia was planted in 1990. Then smooth and suave in the mouth, with outstanding breadth to the blueberry, sour red cherry, potpourri and floral flavors. Cooler and wetter than 2017. Drink 20262041. When you buy something through our link, we may earn a small commission. Selection needed. It's relatively straightforward (it macerates on the skins for 15 days and later ages for 12 months in oak cask) with soft layers of fresh fruit. Its potential for continued positive development in bottle seems excellent. Beyond the rating, we encourage you to read the accompanying tasting note to learn about a products special characteristics. It offers a snappy, lean to medium-weight drinking style with lots of freshness and enough texture to withstand some near-term cellar aging. Portland, USA: (NJ) The Making of a 100-Point Wine: A Brunello with Longevity from a Historic Producer One of Montalcino's most historic estates has created an exceptional 2016 Brunello, writes Kerin O'Keefe. 833 cases made. Bottled and stored with producer, excludes shipping and tariffs. The wood elements already show integration and will continue to diminish with time. No signs of age yet! Vigna Cerrino: Faces east-northeast. This is first time the Riserva is made exclusively from that site. White cherry, wild strawberry, goji berries, dry floral underbrush, a dusting of exotic spice, salty liquorice and a hint of cedar balm. Round and deep in the mouth, with lovely sweetness and a light touch to the red fruit and cedar flavors. |2020 Rosso di Montalcino: From Botte. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Best from 2019 through 2034. - Raffaele Vecchione. 2018 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli Community Tasting Notes. Good build with light tannins and just the right amount of acidity. The Canalicchio Brunellos always offer power, but the 2010 overlays tons of finesse to round things out.- Antonio Galloni, The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a gorgeous, striking wine. It's textbook Brunello from a great vintage and this side of the appellation (on the northeastern side) performs fantastically in 2010. A precious 4,133 bottles were made. Lustrous deep ruby with orange rim. - Bruce Sanderson, Lean and sinewy, with savory flavors of loam, soy, tobacco and woodsy spice surrounding a core of cherry fruit. Sweet, brooding nose. - Bruce Sanderson. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019. This doesnt have quite the plushness or gregarious personality of the 2015 but takes on the 2016 vintages more vertical path, opening slowly. Intense aromas of underbrush, wild berry, new leather and pipe tobacco lead the way on this fragrant Brunello. Visit 11 Oct 2021 with Einar Fjoran. Slightly restrained nose with finely drawn notes of cherry jam and blackberry, behind it some leather and smoke. Drink 20232030. Customer Care Thank you for helping us reach 10 MILLION Community Tasting Notes! Tasted next to the 2006, the 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva comes across as relatively soft and easygoing. Tasting across the vintages was fascinating, from the elegant, more savoury 2014 Brunello to the ripe and ample 2010 and 2006 vintages. Pure cherry and raspberry with a hint of orange and cinnamon bark. Ratings reflect what our editors felt about a particular product. The general rule with all red meat is the leaner the meat, the lighter the wine this also applies to different cuts of beef or steak, although side dishes and sauces also have to be See score for this and 7 more vintages with a. Kraftvolles, dunkles Granatrot. Despite that bold bouquet the wine is actually tight and compact in the mouth, where it performs with easy elegance thanks to its bright acidity and lively wild berry flavors. This terrific new release . Oak ovals. The finish is remarkably long, resonating on minerals and dark fruits, almost balsamic and spicy, as its tannic structure comes forward and reminds me that this Brunello is still just a baby. Canalicchio di Sopra. The Brunello vineyards of Montalcino blanket the rolling hills surrounding the village and fan out at various elevations, creating the potential for Brunello wines expressing different styles. Give this at least three to four years of bottle age. Quite herbal and savoury more than fruity at first, and really closed. . Palm Springs, Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 2016 [FREE SHIPPING], Australia: Brisbane, Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016, Tuscany, Italy, 750ml, USA: (CA) Drink after 2022.- James Suckling, An opulent red with black-cherry and plum aromas and flavors with undertones of orange peel and porcini mushrooms. Learn . This is spicy in style, with vanilla, cedar and clove aromas and flavors accenting a core of cherry and tobacco. 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva so deep and complex, wonderful nose, cola, all the fruit, but especially black cherry, liquorice, super elegant, profound, expressive. he 2005 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is terrific. The palate has a plush, ripe-berry core, as well as a neat frame of succulent tannins. Sweet, elegant tannins frame the fruit beautifully through to the finish. Wonderful texture and juiciness (Visit 11 Oct 2021). Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG Tuscany, Italy. Drink: 2014-2028. Although flowering was generally a success, the wet weather meant some did fail, which marginally cut yields. Planted 1990. Sweet, ripe cherry, spice, licorice and leather flavors course through the fleshy texture in this red. Balance and energy are a given. |2014Very nice fruit expression, with wildness and focus, precise internal shape and plenty of fruit texture and with integrated tannins with the potential to develop further (Anteprima 2019). That brilliant luminosity appears in the pure quality of fruit and the sharp focus of the mouthfeel, driven by balanced tannins and acidity. More shipping infoShipping info, $20 shipping in CA per case Canalicchio di Sopra's 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva delivers the goods. Canalicchio di Sopra The alcohol content is a decisive 14.5% on this 33,330-bottle production.- Monica Larner, The Canalicchio di Sopra 2019 Rosso di Montalcino is a balanced wine with pretty purity and freshness. Drink 20252038.- Kerin O'Keefe, The Vigna Casaccia 2018 opens with aromas of underbrush, leather, dark spice and whiffs of violet. Very young but already irresistible.-Walter Speller, Lustrous mid ruby. In the end, there's a purity to the fruit, but it needs time to find its balance. Please use a different browser like Edge, Chrome or Firefox to enjoy all that Wine.com has to offer. On the palate, silky, almost creamy textures, offset by a stunning mix of salty-minerals and acids with savory herbs, and inner earth tones tempted the senses for another sip. The sheer appeal of this wine is mind blowing. This is easily drinkable now, and best enjoyed young. Tightly wound and embryonic on the palate with a layer of sandy tannins. High yield and good quality. See reviews and pricing for the 2016 vintage. Sangiovese. 420 cases made. Background tones of balsam herb, cola and licorice add a superior level of complexity. Visit with Emma Jones 10 Aug 2022. was founded in 1962 by Primo Pacenti. You now have FREE access to nearly 300,000 wine, beer and spirit reviews. It also manages greater concentration and density while maintaining its graceful personality. A rush of sweet tobacco, licorice, black cherry, menthol and dark spice infuse this dark, potent Rosso with tons of character. In 2016, it combines two sites: Vigna Vecchia Mercatale in Canalicchio and the Filari Lunghi vineyard on the Montosoli hill. 2018, Brunello di Montalcino La Casaccia Full-bodied, dense and layered. Miami, Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 2016 (Case 1x3L), USA: (OR) 2019, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Il Nocio Its full-bodied and layered with depth and intensity throughout. This is yet another noteworthy 2012 Brunello Riserva.- Ian D'Agata, Deep red. Powerful, with a full body and firm, well-integrated and polished tannins supporting a compact core of spice and wild cherry fruit. . Il Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Canalicchio di Sopra 2016 un'espressione intensa ed esotica di Sangiovese. Needs to take a very deep breath, while revealing oak hints. Here is a generous, modern and bold expression of Sangiovese Grosso whose soft layers of chocolate and dark cherry fruit help soften the natural acidity and structure of the 2006 vintage. Very pure, direct, aromatic nose of definitely ripe fruit impressive! Best from 2020 through 2032. More shipping infoShipping info, Next day delivery for items in stock Delicious and full-bodied, the smooth, elegantly structured palate features juicy Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and tobacco accompanied by a velvety backbone of taut, fine-grained tannins. The vintage was a great one in Montalcino and owner Francesco Ripaccioli made one sensational wine after another.- Ian D'Agata, Within the Canalicchio area, the Casaccia vineyard boasts a high clay content, which helped curb water stress in 2017. Fruit for this Brunello represents a selection of clusters harvested over 10 hectares at 300 to 320 meters above sea level in two sites: Canalicchio and Montosoli. Somewhat restrained nose with finely drawn notes of cherry jam and blackberry, behind it some leather and smoke. Not convinced this is significantly better than the normale but time will tell. KERIN OKEEFE, Underbrush, truffle, pressed violet, tilled soil, eucalyptus and mature berry aromas unfold on this structured, elegant red. The hillside vineyards produce wines more concentrated in red fruits and floral aromas; these sites reach up to over 1,600 feet and have shallow soils of rocks and shale. The mouthfeel is tight, compact and slightly sour or bitter, but the energy generated from all the volume on the bouquet is enough to win your heart and mind. Brooding yet quite closed on the nose. 2013 Brunello di Montalcino (high percentage of Montosoli) very concentrated, balsamic nose, liquorice, red and black cherry fruit, amazing lift and surge of energy, very elegant. Can be employed. Explore the top bottles of this anticipated vintage and how to identify its challenges. Best after 2024.- James Suckling, Ripe berry and cherry aromas with hints of spices and cedar. The palate is pure and upright. Supple and caressing, with plenty of violet, berry and cedar character. Each layer brings you forest fruit, sour cherry, almond, lilac and candied orange peel. It is this kind of quality-focussed, forward thinking that marks Canalicchio as one of the greats. This is even savory at times and displays smoother contours than past vintages, yet its supremely balanced and pure. 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Anticipated maturity: 2015-2028. Best after 2010. {"location":"Keystone Header","subscribeText":"Subscribe Now","version":"2","menuWidgetTitle":"","myAccountLnk":"\/wine-reviews\/account","premiumLnk":"\/subscribe","menuLnks":{"2":{"text":"My Wines","href":"\/wine-reviews\/my-wines"}},"colors":{"text":"#ffffff","button":"#decc8f","link":"#ffffff"}}, March releases on the Place de Bordeaux 2023, September releases 2022: full score table. The 2018 leaves a grippy coating of fine tannins, yet balances them with a residual bump of zesty acidity, finishing long, lightly structured and with immaculate balance. Glnzendes, sattes Rubin-Granat. Flint and tobacco notes hover in the background. This is a solid wine with 36,237 bottles released.-Monica Larner, The Canalicchio di Sopra 2018 Brunello di Montalcino La Casaccia reveals medium-dark fruit and an open-knit approach with broad brushstrokes of black cherry, baked plum and spice. Grippy and hearty on the palate, shows pithy, sturdy tannin, very good freshness, salty on the finish. Well-integrated and complex, building to a long aftertaste. Corpo pieno, tannini perfettamente maturi, setosi nella qualit nobile ed un finale succoso e scorrevole che regala emozioni ad ogni sorso. 2,361 cases made, 700 cases imported.- Bruce Sanderson, Loads of balsamic aromas and flavorsjuniper, rosemary, thyme, olivealong with cherry, sanguine and tobacco notes are the hallmarks of this intense red. Full bodied and elegantly structured, the savory palate features ripe morello cherry, licorice and truffle before a black-tea finish. Ein Allrounder.-Christian Eder, Kirsch- und Bltenaromen prgen das Bouquet, auch wrzige Pfeffernoten; stets verlssliche Machart, gefllt mit seiner Struktur und dem verfhrerisch-eleganten Finish. Copyright 2023 Wine Spectator. The 2016 vintage for Tuscany is widely considered to be excellent. Silky soft textures perform aerobatics on the mid palate. The wine is so full and generous, it almost comes out of left field. Drink or hold.- James Suckling, Dark red cherries, plums, spices, mint, licorice and hard candy jump from the glass in the estate's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino. Ripe black-skinned fruit, violet, truffle and new leather are just some of the aromas you'll find on this gorgeous red. Vibrant, crunchy, Francesco Ripaccioli told me (Visit 2020). Then, the palate is suddenly refreshed by a tangy, stony minerality. Monica Larner, The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino will blow you away. Some of the wilder, gamier notes typical of Sangiovese come through from time to time, but that notwithstanding, this is a lovely effort. Read her take of two top Brunello wines here. Sponsored by Wine-Searcher, the Auckland Festival of Photography presents the Late Harvest Exhibition Award 2023. The palate possesses similar vibrancy, where wild strawberry, mineral and balsamic notes build on the finish. |2019 Opulent. Best ever. Best after 2005. Woodland-berry, forest-floor, Mediterranean herb and blue-flower aromas mingle with whiffs of dark spice and leather. Fresh, vibrant and beautifully delineated, this drop-dead gorgeous Riserva has more than enough stuffing to drink well for two decades. 3,300 bottles. Firm and a bit gruff on the finish, but this hangs together in the end. Has a good core of fruit with bevibilita. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and a long finish. Terroir Matters (Feb 2016), 2/1/2016, (See more on Vinous.) Canalicchio di Sopra is one of my favorite properties in Montalcino. Olfatto nitido eintenso su ciliegienere mature emore. Jet propelled rush to the senses. Una leggera affumicatura che introduce erbe officinali che danno freschezza. Meglio dal 2025. 96 Falstaff-Punkte im Brunello di Montalcino Tasting 2022. 3,400 cases made, 1,250 cases imported.- Bruce Sanderson, Plump and bursting with cherry, strawberry and mineral aromas and flavors, this racy red evokes harmony and freshness, with hints of spice, chocolate and tobacco as it plays out gracefully on the long aftertaste. Kerin OKeefe" - 97/100, Wine Enthusiast, Ships from UK Let the tannins unwind for a few more years then enjoy. More shipping infoShipping info, Deliver within 2-3 working days. Fragrant and elegant on the palate with plenty of polished tannins. Inviting aromas of baked plum, violet, baking spice and sun-warmed hay come Underbrush, scorched earth, camphor and pipe tobacco aromas shape the nose. Medium-bodied, fresh and vivid. A fine classico for Montalcino that speaks to the best of all worlds within. Drink after 2023.- James Suckling, Perfumed nose of neroli, bergamot, sandalwood, cherry stones and plums. Open-knit and seductive, the 2011 will drink well with minimal cellaring. Even more thrilling than the winery's 2012, the 2013 Riserva is a model of precision, exquisite balance and razor-sharp linearity. This wine is a bright, plump and succulent expression of Sangiovese Grosso, showing easy, crisp structure enhanced by bold aromas of plum, leather and spice. Some 25,675 bottles and 762 magnums were made.- Monica Larner, The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a beautifully saturated expression, with gorgeous density and presence. Long, long finish. Theres simply so much going on here, and there are promises of more good things to come.- Eric Guido, The 2015 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a dark and exotic expression of Sangiovese. Ripaccioli has the fortune and the instincts, to mix and match, to layer and compliment, to figure with mathematical precision and this wine expresses all that an more. Giving identity to individual parcels gives an estate like this huge potential for further expression and experimentation. Italian Editor Kerin O'Keefe believes the 2016 vintage should go down in Brunello folklore. Wine Enthusiast does not accept money for editorial wine reviews. It gets as close to Brunello perfection as vinously possible. Sweet forest berries are countered by minty green freshness, and the finish is positively crisp with tangy cranberry.- Michaela Morris, Francesco Ripaccioli explains that La Casaccias clay soils absorbed the rains of September, initially diluting the grapes. Drink 20242036. Closed, with minerally hints. This is a Rosso of unusual pedigree and distinction. Tight and compact on the finish, where youthful, exuberant tannins reign. In fact, this Riserva is surprisingly tonic and firm deep down. A little bit stalky, but with brooding fruit underneath. In 1962 Primo Pacenti, a lover of the land with a knowledge of its products, founded Azienda Agricola Canalicchio di Sopra. More shipping infoShipping info, Instock items delivered in 1 working day The concentrated, full-bodied palate doles out ripe plum, fleshy black cherry, star anise and tobacco set against velvety, enveloping tannins. Funkelndes Rubingranat. See our, Bordeaux 2022: what the critics are saying. Subtle and firm, finishing with mineral and woodsy spice accents. Canalicchio di Sopra. Balanced like a ballerina. It is thick, bright and loaded with cherry and blueberry flavors. Very dry - dried fruit - finish. Overall, it shows good intensity and smooth consistency. This wine is obviously born from a very different mindset, a more powerful vintage. Brunello 2016 Report: Finesse, Longevity and the Elephant in the Room. Flemington, USA: (CA) Needs a year or two to soften. One of the truly exciting wines of the year, the 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva boasts superb richness, power and depth from start to finish. Stored in bonded warehouse with duty and sales tax suspended. Choose a size below to open a printable set of shelf talkers: We may earn a commission for purchases made through our links. The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino La Casaccia takes a little longer to open, but it ultimately reveals the elegance and energy that comes with the house style. 2016. Vigna la Casaccia nel millesimo 2018 denso e compatto nel calice senza perdere in leggiadria e complessit sensoriale. Concentrated, almost plush fruit on the palate with muscular tannins and completely integrated acidity that peeks up on the finish. It pulls you closer to the glass with an alluring display, showing medicinal cherry, plum, a sweet dusting of cinnamon, clove and finally crushed violets.