Brunello di Montalcino
Wine from Montalcino was only appreciated and understood by locals as recently as the 70's, even though its warm dry climate has much in common with its famous Tuscan cousin, Chianti. However pioneering work from Clemente Santi with various clones of Sangiovese led to what was labelled Brunello di Montalcino. Changes in strict laws have allowed this region to react better to modern trends, reducing mandatory oak ageing from 4 to 2 years. As with Chianti small amount of foreign grapes can now be including within blends.
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Brunello di Montalcino
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€124.75 |
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Vinous (95)The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino from Canalicchio di Sopra - Ripaccioli is superb. The nose is dark and mineral-inflected with a blast of crushed raspberry, cherry and darker blackberry fruits wafting up from the glass, as sweet florals, underscored by moist soil and hints of cedar amass. On the palate, silky, almost creamy textures, offset by a stunning mix of salty-minerals and acids with savory herbs, and inner earth tones tempted the senses for another sip. The finish is remarkably long, resonating on minerals and dark fruits, almost balsamic and spicy, as its tannic structure comes forward and reminds me that this Brunello is still just a baby. What a gorgeous expression of Sangiovese. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 95 (VN) |
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€484.54 |
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Vinous (95)The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino from Canalicchio di Sopra - Ripaccioli is superb. The nose is dark and mineral-inflected with a blast of crushed raspberry, cherry and darker blackberry fruits wafting up from the glass, as sweet florals, underscored by moist soil and hints of cedar amass. On the palate, silky, almost creamy textures, offset by a stunning mix of salty-minerals and acids with savory herbs, and inner earth tones tempted the senses for another sip. The finish is remarkably long, resonating on minerals and dark fruits, almost balsamic and spicy, as its tannic structure comes forward and reminds me that this Brunello is still just a baby. What a gorgeous expression of Sangiovese. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€201.19 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino leans into its more savory side at this stage, with leather, dried cherries, currants, and Mediterranean herbs supported by a bright note of blood orange. Medium to full-bodied, it still has plenty of lift on the palate, with ripe tannins, focused acidity, and a long, mouthwatering finish. It is already drinking well today, but it should continue to hold beautifully with time. Drink 2025-2040. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€501.59 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino leans into its more savory side at this stage, with leather, dried cherries, currants, and Mediterranean herbs supported by a bright note of blood orange. Medium to full-bodied, it still has plenty of lift on the palate, with ripe tannins, focused acidity, and a long, mouthwatering finish. It is already drinking well today, but it should continue to hold beautifully with time. Drink 2025-2040. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€303.59 |
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Vinous (95)The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is wildly perfumed, dusty and exotic, with balsam herbs, savory spices, red currants and plums coming across as so pretty yet rich and potent. A silky display of sour wild berries contrasted by candied citrus wows the senses as the 2017 plays a zesty sweet-and-sour act upon the palate. It’s long, youthfully chewy, yet still remarkably fresh, with rosy florals and tart, tart cherries giving way to chiseled tannins through the finale. This is a beautiful rendition of the 2017 vintage, one that takes the dry warmth of the year and expresses it with tremendous energy and verve. What's more, I revisited this bottle over the course of 36 hours and it only got better with time. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (KO) |
Inc. TAX
€399.59 |
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Kerin O'Keefe (96)The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino from Canalicchio di Sopra boasts great aromatics of wild rose, new leather forest floor and perfumed berry that align with whiffs of spice. It’s savory and loaded with finesse, featuring juicy red cherry, botanical herb, white pepper and iron mineral notes framed in taut, lithe tannins. Blending grapes from their Montosoli and Canalicchio vineyards created an ideal, natural balance. Drink through 2038. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 18 (JR) |
Inc. TAX
€153.52 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Dark ruby with orange tinges. Complex, deep nose of cherry with a touch of exotic spice. The nose oozes class. Compact and finely balanced on the palate with finely chiselled tannins that follow the fruit rather than taking the upper hand. Very long and complex, and not ready by far. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 18 (JR) |
Inc. TAX
€411.34 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Dark ruby with orange tinges. Complex, deep nose of cherry with a touch of exotic spice. The nose oozes class. Compact and finely balanced on the palate with finely chiselled tannins that follow the fruit rather than taking the upper hand. Very long and complex, and not ready by far. |
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Tuscany | 10 | 95 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€328.54 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)Pouring a jeweled red/ruby color, the 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino is attractive and layered on the nose, with pure notes of red cherries, sweet Mediterranean herbs, crushed roses, and mossy earth. Medium-bodied, it brings lovely energy to the palate and is upfront with mouthwatering salty notes, snappy ripe acidity, and a clean, balanced finish, with even ripeness and stone-fruited notes of apricot on the back palate. This highly appealing Brunello is hard to resist now but likely has the ability to go the long haul over the coming 15-20 years. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€541.79 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)The 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna La Casaccia stands out for its texture and purity, and it is still remarkably youthful. The nose reveals ripe red cherries, salty earth, and floral notes, with impressive clarity and depth without weight. Medium to full-bodied, it has velvety tannins, bright acidity, and a long finish that stays fresh and complete. Drink 2026-2050. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€376.19 |
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Vinous (95)A whiff of confectionary spice, violet pastille, blood orange and blackberry wafts up from the exotic 2017 Brunello di Montalcino La Casaccia. This has found a lovely balance through bottle age, with soft and round textures, ripe wild berry fruits, inner florals and brisk acidity that enlivens the close. Its tannins emerge through the finish, angular and drying, yet maintaining freshness as a sour cherry tinge puckers the cheeks. While its bouquet shows the dry warmth of the vintage, the 2017 comes across as harmonious throughout. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (KO) |
Inc. TAX
€496.66 |
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Kerin O'Keefe (98)The Vigna Casaccia 2018 opens with aromas of underbrush, leather, dark spice and whiffs of violet. More closed than the Brunello Annata, it’s also more structured, showing ripe dark-skinned berry, licorice, tobacco and balsamic notes recalling eucalyptus. Tight, fine-grained tannins provide support while great acidity keeps it fresh and balanced. Drink 2026–2040. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 100 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€352.72 |
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Vinous (100)The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna La Casaccia is impossible to ignore; it is earthy and mineral, almost smoky and animal in nature. Ashen stones, violets and balsam herbs complicate depths of dried black cherries, sage and clove. This is deeply textural and seductive, balancing ripe red and black fruits with sweet spice and minty herbal tones that create a kaleidoscope of sensation on the palate. A salty flourish shines through the finale, along with a crunchy tinge of blackberry seeds to contrast, as fine-grained tannins wrap the senses with youthful poise and a bitter twang resonates. The 2019 may be immortal. La Casaccia is a showstopper. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€470.26 |
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Vinous (100)The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna La Casaccia is impossible to ignore; it is earthy and mineral, almost smoky and animal in nature. Ashen stones, violets and balsam herbs complicate depths of dried black cherries, sage and clove. This is deeply textural and seductive, balancing ripe red and black fruits with sweet spice and minty herbal tones that create a kaleidoscope of sensation on the palate. A salty flourish shines through the finale, along with a crunchy tinge of blackberry seeds to contrast, as fine-grained tannins wrap the senses with youthful poise and a bitter twang resonates. The 2019 may be immortal. La Casaccia is a showstopper. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (KO) |
Inc. TAX
€461.39 |
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Kerin O'Keefe (100)Canalicchio di Sopra’s 2018 Vigna Montosoli, its debut single-vineyard bottling from this celebrated hill, is drop-dead gorgeous. Fragrant and all about elegance, it opens with enticing scents of wild rose, botanical herb, new leather and forest berry. Seamlessly fusing finesse and structure, the delicious palate delivers juicy Morello cherry, raspberry sprinkled with cinnamon, rosemary and thyme before a savory saline mineral finish. It boats great energy and impeccable balance, with taut, refined tannins and vibrant acidity. I just love it. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€352.39 |
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Wine Advocate (98)This is a gorgeous wine that really takes off in this vintage. It starts off with gentle floral aromas of lilac or dried violet and a hint of fragrant rose. The Canalicchio di Sopra 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli boasts an impeccable nose with elegant berry fruit and light minerality. All this beauty is transferred to the palate, where the wine shows very fine-grained tannins. The fruit flows steadily over a long, rich finish. The challenge is to get a fruit finish this long, considering Brunello's strong tannins, but this wine definitely succeeds. Production is 7,200 bottles plus larger |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€416.99 |
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Wine Advocate (98)This is a gorgeous wine that really takes off in this vintage. It starts off with gentle floral aromas of lilac or dried violet and a hint of fragrant rose. The Canalicchio di Sopra 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli boasts an impeccable nose with elegant berry fruit and light minerality. All this beauty is transferred to the palate, where the wine shows very fine-grained tannins. The fruit flows steadily over a long, rich finish. The challenge is to get a fruit finish this long, considering Brunello's strong tannins, but this wine definitely succeeds. Production is 7,200 bottles plus larger |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€365.86 |
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Vinous (95+)The 2015 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a dark and exotic expression of Sangiovese. It pulls you closer to the glass with an alluring display, showing medicinal cherry, plum, a sweet dusting of cinnamon, clove and finally crushed violets. The textures are like pure silk being slowly draped across your palate, offset by tart red and black fruits, as a complex web of acids, minerals and tannins saturate, clamping down toward the close. Structured and tart, as it should be at this youthful phase, the 2015 is still just an infant, with the potential for over a decade’s worth of positive evolution. This year’s Riserva hails from fruit exclusively from the Vigna Vecchia Mercatale vineyard within the Canalicchio cru, and it spends only two extra months in 2,500-liter Slavonian oak casks prior to bottling. Tasted over the course of two days it got better each time I revisited it. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€411.19 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)The 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva is layered and complete, with a seamless personality that feels both serious and polished. The nose offers aromas of suede, baked cherries, fresh herbs, and mossy earth, with a deeper savory tone underneath. Medium to full-bodied, it has plush tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long finish that is both structured and graceful. Drink 2026-2050. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€212.63 |
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Vinous (93)Vibrant red. Flinty red berries, violet and spices dominate the knockout nose. Then very pure, boasting a steely core of red fruit and floral flavors that linger impressively on the refined finish. One of the best Rossos of the vintage. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
€100.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino from Canalicchio di Sopra - Ripaccioli is superb. The nose is dark and mineral-inflected with a blast of crushed raspberry, cherry and darker blackberry fruits wafting up from the glass, as sweet florals, underscored by moist soil and hints of cedar amass. On the palate, silky, almost creamy textures, offset by a stunning mix of salty-minerals and acids with savory herbs, and inner earth tones tempted the senses for another sip. The finish is remarkably long, resonating on minerals and dark fruits, almost balsamic and spicy, as its tannic structure comes forward and reminds me that this Brunello is still just a baby. What a gorgeous expression of Sangiovese. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
€380.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino from Canalicchio di Sopra - Ripaccioli is superb. The nose is dark and mineral-inflected with a blast of crushed raspberry, cherry and darker blackberry fruits wafting up from the glass, as sweet florals, underscored by moist soil and hints of cedar amass. On the palate, silky, almost creamy textures, offset by a stunning mix of salty-minerals and acids with savory herbs, and inner earth tones tempted the senses for another sip. The finish is remarkably long, resonating on minerals and dark fruits, almost balsamic and spicy, as its tannic structure comes forward and reminds me that this Brunello is still just a baby. What a gorgeous expression of Sangiovese. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (JD) |
In Bond
€160.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino leans into its more savory side at this stage, with leather, dried cherries, currants, and Mediterranean herbs supported by a bright note of blood orange. Medium to full-bodied, it still has plenty of lift on the palate, with ripe tannins, focused acidity, and a long, mouthwatering finish. It is already drinking well today, but it should continue to hold beautifully with time. Drink 2025-2040. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (JD) |
In Bond
€395.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino leans into its more savory side at this stage, with leather, dried cherries, currants, and Mediterranean herbs supported by a bright note of blood orange. Medium to full-bodied, it still has plenty of lift on the palate, with ripe tannins, focused acidity, and a long, mouthwatering finish. It is already drinking well today, but it should continue to hold beautifully with time. Drink 2025-2040. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
€230.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is wildly perfumed, dusty and exotic, with balsam herbs, savory spices, red currants and plums coming across as so pretty yet rich and potent. A silky display of sour wild berries contrasted by candied citrus wows the senses as the 2017 plays a zesty sweet-and-sour act upon the palate. It’s long, youthfully chewy, yet still remarkably fresh, with rosy florals and tart, tart cherries giving way to chiseled tannins through the finale. This is a beautiful rendition of the 2017 vintage, one that takes the dry warmth of the year and expresses it with tremendous energy and verve. What's more, I revisited this bottle over the course of 36 hours and it only got better with time. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (KO) |
In Bond
€310.00 |
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Kerin O'Keefe (96)The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino from Canalicchio di Sopra boasts great aromatics of wild rose, new leather forest floor and perfumed berry that align with whiffs of spice. It’s savory and loaded with finesse, featuring juicy red cherry, botanical herb, white pepper and iron mineral notes framed in taut, lithe tannins. Blending grapes from their Montosoli and Canalicchio vineyards created an ideal, natural balance. Drink through 2038. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 18 (JR) |
In Bond
€120.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Dark ruby with orange tinges. Complex, deep nose of cherry with a touch of exotic spice. The nose oozes class. Compact and finely balanced on the palate with finely chiselled tannins that follow the fruit rather than taking the upper hand. Very long and complex, and not ready by far. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 18 (JR) |
In Bond
€319.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Dark ruby with orange tinges. Complex, deep nose of cherry with a touch of exotic spice. The nose oozes class. Compact and finely balanced on the palate with finely chiselled tannins that follow the fruit rather than taking the upper hand. Very long and complex, and not ready by far. |
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Tuscany | 10 | 95 (JD) |
In Bond
€250.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)Pouring a jeweled red/ruby color, the 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino is attractive and layered on the nose, with pure notes of red cherries, sweet Mediterranean herbs, crushed roses, and mossy earth. Medium-bodied, it brings lovely energy to the palate and is upfront with mouthwatering salty notes, snappy ripe acidity, and a clean, balanced finish, with even ripeness and stone-fruited notes of apricot on the back palate. This highly appealing Brunello is hard to resist now but likely has the ability to go the long haul over the coming 15-20 years. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JD) |
In Bond
€440.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)The 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna La Casaccia stands out for its texture and purity, and it is still remarkably youthful. The nose reveals ripe red cherries, salty earth, and floral notes, with impressive clarity and depth without weight. Medium to full-bodied, it has velvety tannins, bright acidity, and a long finish that stays fresh and complete. Drink 2026-2050. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
€302.00 |
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Vinous (95)A whiff of confectionary spice, violet pastille, blood orange and blackberry wafts up from the exotic 2017 Brunello di Montalcino La Casaccia. This has found a lovely balance through bottle age, with soft and round textures, ripe wild berry fruits, inner florals and brisk acidity that enlivens the close. Its tannins emerge through the finish, angular and drying, yet maintaining freshness as a sour cherry tinge puckers the cheeks. While its bouquet shows the dry warmth of the vintage, the 2017 comes across as harmonious throughout. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (KO) |
In Bond
€402.00 |
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Kerin O'Keefe (98)The Vigna Casaccia 2018 opens with aromas of underbrush, leather, dark spice and whiffs of violet. More closed than the Brunello Annata, it’s also more structured, showing ripe dark-skinned berry, licorice, tobacco and balsamic notes recalling eucalyptus. Tight, fine-grained tannins provide support while great acidity keeps it fresh and balanced. Drink 2026–2040. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 100 (VN) |
In Bond
€286.00 |
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Vinous (100)The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna La Casaccia is impossible to ignore; it is earthy and mineral, almost smoky and animal in nature. Ashen stones, violets and balsam herbs complicate depths of dried black cherries, sage and clove. This is deeply textural and seductive, balancing ripe red and black fruits with sweet spice and minty herbal tones that create a kaleidoscope of sensation on the palate. A salty flourish shines through the finale, along with a crunchy tinge of blackberry seeds to contrast, as fine-grained tannins wrap the senses with youthful poise and a bitter twang resonates. The 2019 may be immortal. La Casaccia is a showstopper. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (VN) |
In Bond
€380.00 |
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Vinous (100)The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna La Casaccia is impossible to ignore; it is earthy and mineral, almost smoky and animal in nature. Ashen stones, violets and balsam herbs complicate depths of dried black cherries, sage and clove. This is deeply textural and seductive, balancing ripe red and black fruits with sweet spice and minty herbal tones that create a kaleidoscope of sensation on the palate. A salty flourish shines through the finale, along with a crunchy tinge of blackberry seeds to contrast, as fine-grained tannins wrap the senses with youthful poise and a bitter twang resonates. The 2019 may be immortal. La Casaccia is a showstopper. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (KO) |
In Bond
€373.00 |
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Kerin O'Keefe (100)Canalicchio di Sopra’s 2018 Vigna Montosoli, its debut single-vineyard bottling from this celebrated hill, is drop-dead gorgeous. Fragrant and all about elegance, it opens with enticing scents of wild rose, botanical herb, new leather and forest berry. Seamlessly fusing finesse and structure, the delicious palate delivers juicy Morello cherry, raspberry sprinkled with cinnamon, rosemary and thyme before a savory saline mineral finish. It boats great energy and impeccable balance, with taut, refined tannins and vibrant acidity. I just love it. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
€286.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)This is a gorgeous wine that really takes off in this vintage. It starts off with gentle floral aromas of lilac or dried violet and a hint of fragrant rose. The Canalicchio di Sopra 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli boasts an impeccable nose with elegant berry fruit and light minerality. All this beauty is transferred to the palate, where the wine shows very fine-grained tannins. The fruit flows steadily over a long, rich finish. The challenge is to get a fruit finish this long, considering Brunello's strong tannins, but this wine definitely succeeds. Production is 7,200 bottles plus larger |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
€336.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)This is a gorgeous wine that really takes off in this vintage. It starts off with gentle floral aromas of lilac or dried violet and a hint of fragrant rose. The Canalicchio di Sopra 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli boasts an impeccable nose with elegant berry fruit and light minerality. All this beauty is transferred to the palate, where the wine shows very fine-grained tannins. The fruit flows steadily over a long, rich finish. The challenge is to get a fruit finish this long, considering Brunello's strong tannins, but this wine definitely succeeds. Production is 7,200 bottles plus larger |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
In Bond
€293.00 |
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Vinous (95+)The 2015 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a dark and exotic expression of Sangiovese. It pulls you closer to the glass with an alluring display, showing medicinal cherry, plum, a sweet dusting of cinnamon, clove and finally crushed violets. The textures are like pure silk being slowly draped across your palate, offset by tart red and black fruits, as a complex web of acids, minerals and tannins saturate, clamping down toward the close. Structured and tart, as it should be at this youthful phase, the 2015 is still just an infant, with the potential for over a decade’s worth of positive evolution. This year’s Riserva hails from fruit exclusively from the Vigna Vecchia Mercatale vineyard within the Canalicchio cru, and it spends only two extra months in 2,500-liter Slavonian oak casks prior to bottling. Tasted over the course of two days it got better each time I revisited it. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JD) |
In Bond
€335.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)The 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva is layered and complete, with a seamless personality that feels both serious and polished. The nose offers aromas of suede, baked cherries, fresh herbs, and mossy earth, with a deeper savory tone underneath. Medium to full-bodied, it has plush tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long finish that is both structured and graceful. Drink 2026-2050. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
€155.00 |
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Vinous (93)Vibrant red. Flinty red berries, violet and spices dominate the knockout nose. Then very pure, boasting a steely core of red fruit and floral flavors that linger impressively on the refined finish. One of the best Rossos of the vintage. |
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Wine from Montalcino was only appreciated and understood by locals as recently as the 70's, even though its warm dry climate has much in common with its famous Tuscan cousin, Chianti. However pioneering work from Clemente Santi with various clones of Sangiovese led to what was labelled Brunello di Montalcino. Changes in strict laws have allowed this region to react better to modern trends, reducing mandatory oak ageing from 4 to 2 years. As with Chianti small amount of foreign grapes can now be included within blends.
