About this wine
Canalicchio di Sopra's entry-level red, sourced from the estate's youngest Sangiovese vines. Fermented in stainless steel and aged roughly one year in oak, it offers a fresh, juicy, and approachable expression of Montalcino Sangiovese ahead of the estate's Brunello bottlings.
A friendly, fruit-forward introduction to Canalicchio di Sopra's Sangiovese style — no long cellaring required.
Sommelier's Note
"Proof that a 'baby Brunello' can still have real character — bright, juicy, and honest Sangiovese."
Food Pairings
Versatile with tomato-based pastas, grilled sausages, roasted chicken, and aged pecorino.
When to drink it
Casual weeknight dinners, pizza nights, and everyday Italian home cooking.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- ¥5,000-7,000
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from the estate's youngest vines; fermented in stainless steel and aged approximately one year in oak barrels before bottling.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Canalicchio di Sopra Rosso di Montalcino taste like?
- Fruity and juicy, with cherry, blackberry, and plum notes, fine tannins, and a fresh, balanced finish — a lighter, earlier-drinking counterpart to the estate's Brunello.
- Is this wine ready to drink on release?
- Yes. Unlike Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino is made for early enjoyment, typically drinking well within 2-5 years of the vintage.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Tomato-based pasta dishes, grilled sausages, roasted chicken, and aged pecorino cheese all pair well with its bright acidity and soft tannins.
- How does it differ from Canalicchio di Sopra's Brunello?
- It comes from younger vines, undergoes a shorter aging period, and is meant to be more immediately approachable, whereas the Brunello requires years of oak and bottle aging before release.
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