Canalicchio di Sopra, Brunello di Montalcino 2019, [Pre-Arrival]

96 points Vinous
"Dusty violets, lavender and cloves accentuate dried black cherries as the dramatic 2019 Brunello di Montalcino smolders up from the glass. This is impossible to ignore, bursting with energy as depths of ripe red fruits, chalky minerals and exotic spices saturate all they touch, balanced by textures of pure silk. The 2019 finishes with fantastic length and concentration, leaving a staining of tart blackberry and hints of orange that curl the tongue as crunchy tannins tug at the palate. It's rare to see such a combination of vibrancy and power. Canalicchio di Sopra nailed it in 2019. Wow."

95 points Decanter
"After excellent showings from the 2018 vintage, Canalicchio di Sopra follows up with an impressive trio of 2019s. There is also a highly promising Riserva waiting in the wings... In the meantime, the current releases kick off with the estate Brunello, which is assembled from vines that are at least a decade old. It's a model of freshness and energy, backed by substance and staying power. Aromas of mint, lavender and tobacco lead to a radiant core of warm stone and red currants. The tannins are direct and linear, giving a firm grip to the dense fruit. Bitter citrus to finish."

95 points Falstaff
"Bright ruby red, flint. Fragrant, juicy cherry, sweet savouriness, very fine and inviting, dried flower petals. Juicy on the palate, with great succulence and polished tannins, with tension and clear fruit, very well done, great Brunello."

Jancis Robinson
"Deep ruby with orange tinges. Brooding raspberry with the merest suggestion of cardamon pod. Minty raspberry that grows in stature and concentration on the palate. Long, dramatic, aromatic finish with fine-grained tannins. Fantastic balance and precision. 18/20 points. (WS)"

Vinous Reverie Notes
Brunello di Montalcino "Canalicchio di Sopra" is the result of a blend of two different soils: a terrain with a marked clay component, very rich in intermediate elements such as Magnesium, Iron and Manganese characteristic of the Cru Canalicchio and a "galestro" soil with a very high mineral component, loamy texture with a high presence of silt, characteristic of the Cru Montosoli. The blend favors wines of great minerality and sapidity, supported by excellent acidity ideal for long aging.