A serious Rosso that is very close in style to its big brother, the classic of Brunello di Montalcino. From the younger wines of the estate, this Rosso style is about ripe and silky red fruit and a nuanced complexity that is backed by harmonious tannin and acid structure. Truly a great Rosso, the Canalicchio is superb value.
92/100 Eric Guido, Vinous (2021 Vintage)
"The palate, nearly velvety in feel yet energetic, with a seductive mix of rich red fruits and sweet inner florals. This finishes lightly structured with rounded tannins adding youthful poise without slowing the 2019s momentum. There’s so much concentration and power here, and it has the acidity to balance."
91/100 Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2021 Vintage)
"Canalicchio di Sopra takes great care with its entry-level wine, the 2021 Rosso di Montalcino. It displays a warm and generous personality despite its petite stature and pleasantly streamlined mouthfeel. Along the way, this Sangiovese emits dark cherry, cassis, blue flower, iris root and a rusty-mineral note. There is structure here and good fruit weight, which makes this much more than your standard Rosso. The only point of concern is a robust 15% alcohol content."