Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2019

Canalicchio di Sopra | Tuscany
Canalicchio di Sopra | Loc. Casaccia 73 | IT 53024 Montalcino

29872519 · 0,75 l · 278,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping3 units available
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"Our Riserva is only produced in exceptional vintages and comes exclusively from the Vigna Vecchia Mercatale vineyard, currently the oldest on the estate, which was planted in 1988. The vineyard is located in the Cru Canalicchio and, thanks to its terroir and age, guarantees the wines a great structure and good flavour. The northern exposure and the easterly winds, which favour the development of the balsamic aromas typical of the cru, allow the wines from this vineyard to achieve an optimal balance between fruit and acidity, an essential prerequisite for good ageing. It is a wine that honours the greatness of the vintage and the exceptional nature of the harvest with a refined elegance that develops into longevity and great tannic structure. With the Riserva 2019, we are launching our nineteenth since 1966, which emphasises the rarity and importance we attach to these wines." Francesco Ripaccioli

Dark, floral and exotic with a bouquet of blackcurrant, animal musk and spicy crushed ash. The texture is silky yet dense, showing mineral wild berries and balsamic spices. The tannins become more powerful towards the end, penetrating deeply, but are balanced by a lively acidity. It is pleasingly crystalline and fresh on the palate, finishing structured and incredibly long with liquorice and balsamic herbs on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A marvellous Riserva that is already accessible and clearly deeper than the Annata. Dense and expansive, very intense bouquet, mineral notes with a fine smokiness, delicate iodine notes, plus iron, very broadly layered. Juicy finesse on the palate with beautiful piquancy, a tightly woven, dense centre, enormously juicy presence with a Sangiovese kick and a spicy, finesse-rich final." Weinwisser

"Brilliant ruby red colour with a violet hue. Fragrant on the nose, reminiscent of cherries and lavender blossom, with a hint of mint behind it. Sparse and mineral on the palate, precise, with elegantly restrained fruit, fine tannins, refreshing acidity, lingering, salty final." Falstaff

"Deep, slightly rooty aroma of mixed berries with earthy and slightly tomato notes, raw meat, tobacco, floral and herbal nuances as well as slightly smoky barrel notes. Tart, still very reserved, unapproachable dark fruit, present tannins and nutty and slightly tobacco wood, earthy and rooty flavours on the palate, a little dried meat and leather, smoky barrel tones, persistent, lots of power, salt in the background, restrained dark chocolate and coffee, fresh herbal nuances, good depth, only appears completely closed, very good, firm finish." Wein-Plus

"Playful cherry and floral aromas characterise the nose, spicy notes of black pepper complete the good impression; reliable style, pleasing with the tightly woven tannins, the perfectly woven acidity and the multi-faceted finish." Vinum

"A Riserva from Montalcino with a floral aroma of dried violets and roses, complemented by precise red cherry and raspberry flavours. Medium-bodied, with bony but ripe tannins, good tension and a fruity finish. It needs time to develop its full potential, but will be drinkable in one to two years." James Suckling

"Aromas and flavours of sour cherry, raspberry, flowers and Tuscan scrub are wonderfully combined with the elegant structure of this red wine. Balanced and full of energy, with a salty flavour on the earthy finish. Beautifully presented and engaging, with complexity and length." Wine Spectator

"The Canalicchio di Sopra 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva has a spicy and austere bouquet with aromas of dried fruit, liquorice and a hint of roasted plums. The alcohol content is 15% and is the same as all other Brunellos from the 2020 vintage. Despite this strength, winemaker Francesco Ripaccioli manages to masterfully control the phenolic maturity and ageing in oak." Wine Advocate

"The 2019 edition comes exclusively from the Vigna Vecchia Mercatale in Canalicchio. It was planted in 1988 and leans slightly to the north-east on a mineral-rich, loamy soil. The nose is dominated by tobacco, rosemary and sandalwood. The palate is soft and ripe, with plum flavours. The wine becomes noticeably more mineral and precise as it opens, suggesting that it will develop greater depth with time. The tannins have a reasonable bite, but ultimately the suppleness prevails. I love the salty liquorice finish." Decanter

"The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 is an understated beauty that impresses with a fragrant bouquet of redcurrants, cedar wood and roses. On the palate, Brunello di Montalcino is light, supple and tangy, with an elegant wave of ripe red and black fruit. The tension builds slowly through a mixture of crisp minerality and lively acidity. It takes on a savoury personality on the finish, with a mix of citrus, blackberry, a salty note and hints of spice. The crystalline tannins give it a youthful freshness - wonderful. The 2019 Riserva was produced exclusively from the Vigna Vecchia Mercatale. This is a breathtaking result." Vinous