Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016, Canalicchio di Sopra
A legendary wine that defies time. The olfactory profile is a labyrinth of dark, balsamic, and mineral notes. On the palate, it is powerful, austere, and of almost moving depth, supported by a freshness that ensures its eternity in the cellar. An absolute masterpiece that embodies supreme power and elegance.
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016, Canalicchio di Sopra
The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from Canalicchio di Sopra is a "monolithic" wine, one of the highest expressions achieved by the Ripaccioli family. The result of a meticulous selection in the oldest vineyards, it represents the quintessence of the northern slope in a vintage that many describe as "the vintage of a lifetime." On the nose, it is a cathedral of aromas: incense and tobacco blend with ripe morello cherry, plum, and an almost overwhelming earthy, iron-like minerality. On the palate, it is sumptuous, almost architectural; the structure is impressive, supported by a citric acidity that lifts the material, making it dynamic. The tannin is of absolute nobility: dense, tight, yet of an extremely fine texture that caresses the palate before an endless finish with notes of licorice and dark citrus.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Canalicchio di Sopra
· Origin: Toscana
· Blend: Sangiovese Grosso 100%
· Denomination: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
· ABV: 15%
· Vintage: 2016
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 18-20°C
· Glass: Bordeaux Glass
· Decanting: 60 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 10-30 years
· Body: Powerful (★★★★★)
FOOD PAIRING
· Wild boar stew, Aged Pecorino cheese
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016, Canalicchio di Sopra
The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from Canalicchio di Sopra is a "monolithic" wine, one of the highest expressions achieved by the Ripaccioli family. The result of a meticulous selection in the oldest vineyards, it represents the quintessence of the northern slope in a vintage that many describe as "the vintage of a lifetime." On the nose, it is a cathedral of aromas: incense and tobacco blend with ripe morello cherry, plum, and an almost overwhelming earthy, iron-like minerality. On the palate, it is sumptuous, almost architectural; the structure is impressive, supported by a citric acidity that lifts the material, making it dynamic. The tannin is of absolute nobility: dense, tight, yet of an extremely fine texture that caresses the palate before an endless finish with notes of licorice and dark citrus.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Canalicchio di Sopra
· Origin: Toscana
· Blend: Sangiovese Grosso 100%
· Denomination: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
· ABV: 15%
· Vintage: 2016
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 18-20°C
· Glass: Bordeaux Glass
· Decanting: 60 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 10-30 years
· Body: Powerful (★★★★★)
FOOD PAIRING
· Wild boar stew, Aged Pecorino cheese
