Initially there was some reduction in evidence though aggressive swirling eventually reveals liqueur-like aromas of dark currant

There is enough reduction present to flatten the fruit though the floral notes are discernible

It was disgorged in June 2024 with four grams per liter dosage

There's a touch of tangy clove or toasted cardamom on the close

This too is wonderfully complex with its layered aromas of black cherry

Canalicchio di Sopra, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions Initially there was some reductionThe 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva was sourced entirely from Canalicchio di Sopra's vineyard on the Montosoli hill. It opens in the glassdark and earthy, with a mix of crushed fall leaves, underbrush and tobacco that slowly gives way to plum sauce and sage. This is soft in texture yet far more energetic than expected, with a salty minerality that sets the stage for fleshy red and black fruit. The 2013 finishes grippy and long, with a mentholated