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2014 Brunello di Montalcino

Wine Details
Place of Origin

Italy

North East, Montalcino

Tuscany

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Sangiovese

Vintages
2020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032001200019991998199719961995199419901988198519791970
Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Drinking Window

2020 - 2027

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In 2014, Canalicchio di Sopra made only 15,000 bottles of Brunello compared to their more usual yearly output of 45,000, wisely choosing to make more Rosso instead. Unlike other Montalcino estates such as Baricci, at Canalicchio di Sopra owner Francesco Ripaccioli decided against changing length of maceration and fermentation but opted to blend all his best grapes together right from the start without vinifying the single vineyard parcels separately, as he knew he would not be making any cru wines in this vintage. But as good as the suave and refined 2014 Brunello is, it’s Canalicchio di Sopra’s 2013 Riserva that is a classic, standout wine that showcases the minerality, even salinity, typical of that very fine year.