Canalicchio di Sopra, Rosso di Montalcino 2021

Canalicchio di Sopra’s Rosso di Montalcino 2021 is a fresh, generous expression of Sangiovese from one of Montalcino’s most respected historic estates. Combining vibrant fruit with the concentration and structure associated with the region, it offers a more approachable alternative to Brunello while retaining impressive depth, sweet tannins and character. The estate was founded in 1962 by Primo Pacenti and remains family-run across three generations.

Tasting Notes
Bright ruby red in appearance, this Rosso opens with inviting aromas of ripe red cherries, raspberries and plums, followed by subtle notes of dried herbs, violet and sweet spice from its time in oak. The palate is youthful and fruit-driven, with refreshing acidity, excellent concentration and a supple, silky texture. Fine-grained tannins provide structure without overshadowing the wine’s generous fruit, while a savoury, gently spiced finish adds complexity. It is delicious now with a short period of aeration, but its structure and balance should allow it to develop gracefully over the next 4–6 years when properly stored. The wine’s freshness makes it especially attractive in its youth, while additional bottle age will bring greater savoury nuance and integration.

Production
Made exclusively from Sangiovese grown in the estate’s younger vineyards in northern Montalcino, the wine reflects the combination of vineyard sites at Canalicchio di Sopra and Le Gode di Montosoli. The estate’s differing locations and soils contribute fruit, freshness and structure, which are carefully blended in the cellar. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks with daily pump-overs, followed by 15–20 days of maceration on the skins. The wine is then aged for 12 months in a combination of Slavonian oak casks of 25 and 50 hectolitres and 750-litre French oak barrels.

Food & Serving
A versatile red for the table, this Rosso di Montalcino pairs naturally with pasta featuring meat sauce, lasagne, hearty soups, roasted meats and mature cheeses. Serve at approximately 16–18°C, ideally after allowing the bottle to breathe for 20–30 minutes. Decanting is not essential for a young bottle, but a brief decant can help open the aromas and soften the tannins.

Producer
Azienda Agricola Canalicchio di Sopra was established in 1962 by Primo Pacenti in the northern part of the Montalcino appellation. Today, the estate spans approximately 60 hectares, including 15 hectares of vineyards and two hectares of olive groves, and is managed by the third generation of the family. Canalicchio di Sopra combines modern winemaking technology with deep respect for traditional methods and the natural environment. Its vineyards in Canalicchio di Sopra and Le Gode di Montosoli are vinified with care to express the distinct character of each site, producing both Brunello di Montalcino and this fruit-forward Rosso from the younger vines.

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