Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016 DOCG Canalicchio di Sopra

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016 DOCG Canalicchio di Sopra

The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016 DOCG Canalicchio di Sopra is a great Tuscan red wine produced by a reference winery in Montalcino, made from 100% Sangiovese and produced only in the most favorable vintages. It is a Reserve with a strong personality, designed to express elegance, depth, and an authentic sense of terroir, with limited production and a careful selection of grapes from the oldest vineyards of the estate.

Territory and wine style

This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is born from the union of two estate parcels, Vigna Vecchia Mercatale and Vigna Montosoli Filari Lunghi, two complementary interpreters of Montalcino. The altitudes and different exposures contribute to defining a complex profile, supported by slow maturation and a beautiful taste tension. The clayey, galestro-rich soils, rich in mineral components help to build structure, sapidity, and depth, while the 2016 vintage favored a particularly successful balance between richness and freshness. Aging in large Slavonian oak barrels for 36 months completes a classic, noble, and long-lasting imprint.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents the typical austere and refined character of Brunello di Montalcino, with an intense color and evolving nuances that hint at the wine's structure. On the nose, aromas of ripe fruit, balsamic notes, spicy accents, and mineral hints emerge, in a complex and highly refined ensemble. On the palate, it is broad, deep, and well-defined, with dense yet elegant tannins, a still vibrant freshness, and a pronounced sapidity that supports the sip. The finish is long, harmonious, and persistent, with a taste structure designed to evolve well over time.

Recommended pairings

The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016 DOCG Canalicchio di Sopra pairs well with important and structured dishes: braised meats, beef roasts, grilled fillet, game birds or fur game, stewed wild boar, and aged cheeses. It is also excellent with traditional Tuscan cuisine, particularly with flavorful and slowly cooked preparations. Its complexity makes it suitable for an important dinner, a meditative pairing, or a dedicated tasting moment.

Serving temperature

The ideal temperature to serve this Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016 is between 18 and 20°C. To best appreciate its aromatic profile and tannic texture, it is advisable to open the bottle a little in advance, especially if tasted at a young age compared to its evolutionary potential. Moderate oxygenation can help to release the wine's complexity.

Why buy it

Buying the Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016 DOCG Canalicchio di Sopra means choosing an iconic wine from Montalcino, capable of uniting stylistic precision, territorial depth, and aging potential. It is a bottle that speaks of a classic vintage, rigorous selection, and artisanal attention, ideal for those seeking a great Italian wine for collection, as a gift, or to bring to the table on the most important occasions. A Brunello with a strong identity, authentic and passionate.