2019 Canalicchio di Sopra, Brunello di Montalcino RISERVA

Die Riserva Brunello di Montalcino von Canalicchio di Sopra wird nur für große Jahrgänge und in begrenzten Mengen aus den ältesten Weinbergen des Weinguts erzeugt und ist das Aushängeschild für die Qualität des Weinguts. Eleganz, Terroir und aromatische Tiefe prägen die Riserva. Mindestens 80% der Trauben stammen aus einem einzigen Weinberg: Vigna Vecchia Mercatale.

97+/100, Vinous.com Revied vy Eric Guido

The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is an understated beauty, impressing with a perfumed bouquet of red currants, cedar spice box and roses. This sweeps across the palate with ease, sleek and spry, with an elegant wave of ripe red and black fruits. Tension slowly mounts through a blend of crisp minerality and brisk acidity. It takes on a spicy persona through the finish, mixing citrus-tinged blackberry, a saline sensation and hints of spice. Crystalline tannins add youthful poise – gorgeous. The 2019 Riserva was produced entirely from Vigna Vecchia Mercatale. This is a stunning showing.

96/100, RobertParker.com Reviewed by: Monica Larner, Release Price: $249, Drink Date: 2025 – 2045

In the bottle with the black label, the Canalicchio di Sopra 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva reveals a savory and austere bouquet with dried fruit flavors, licorice and a hint of brandied plum. The alcohol measures 15% and is the same for all the other Brunellos from the 2020 vintage. Even the 2022 Rosso di Montalcino is high in alcohol at 14.5%. Despite that power, vintner Francesco Ripaccioli manages phenolic ripeness and oak aging masterfully. You might not guess the real alcoholic content in this limited 4,133-bottle release.