Canalicchio di Sopra, Rosso di Montalcino 2024

Canalicchio di Sopra’s 2024 Rosso di Montalcino offers a youthful, fruit-driven expression of Sangiovese with the structure and concentration characteristic of Montalcino. Made exclusively from the estate’s youngest vineyards, it combines lively freshness with generous fruit, supple tannins and impressive depth—a versatile introduction to the style before the wines from older vines mature into Brunello di Montalcino.

Tasting Notes
Bright ruby-red in appearance, this Rosso opens with inviting aromas of ripe red berries, cherries and subtle floral tones, followed by delicate hints of spice and oak. The palate is fresh and energetic, with concentrated red-fruit flavours, excellent structure and sweet, silky tannins. A balanced finish brings both vibrancy and depth, making the wine approachable in its youth while offering the substance to develop further over the next few years.

Production
The grapes come from Canalicchio di Sopra’s young vineyards in the northern part of Montalcino, including the estate’s sites in Canalicchio di Sopra and Le Gode di Montosoli. Differences in elevation and soil contribute distinct Sangiovese profiles, which are carefully blended in the cellar. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures with daily pump-overs, followed by 15–20 days of skin maceration. The wine then matures for 12 months in Slavonian oak casks of 50 and 25 hectolitres, together with 750-litre French oak barrels.

Food & Serving
A highly versatile red, this Rosso di Montalcino is a natural match for pasta with meat sauce, hearty soups, roasted meats and mature cheeses. Serve slightly below room temperature, around 16–18°C, to highlight its freshness and supple texture. Decanting is not essential when serving the wine young, although a brief 20–30 minute aeration can help open its aromas and soften the tannins.

Producer
Founded by Primo Pacenti in 1962, Azienda Agricola Canalicchio di Sopra has been run with passion across three generations. The estate covers 60 hectares, including 15 hectares of vineyards and two hectares of olive groves, in the northern part of Montalcino. Canalicchio di Sopra combines modern cellar technology with respect for traditional methods and the natural character of its land. Its vineyards in Canalicchio di Sopra and Le Gode di Montosoli provide complementary expressions of Sangiovese, forming the foundation for the estate’s Rosso, Brunello and Riserva wines.

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