Brunello di Montalcino Canalicchio di Sopra 2021 (750ML)

95 Points, Jacobo Garcia Andrade, JamesSuckling.com: "Aromas of red cherries, pepper, meat and a hint of dark olives. Medium- to full-bodied, showing subtle fleshiness and precise tannins that bring focus and definition. There’s an ethereal quality, with pure, transparent red fruit and a clean, graceful finish. So approachable. Drink or hold." 12/25

95 Points, Eric Guido, Vinous: "The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is explosive in the glass, with waves of crushed rocks, savory herbs, nuances of split pine and dried strawberries. It communicates both juiciness and refinement, with crystalline mineral tones contrasting racy red and black fruits. The 2021 leaves the senses drenched in primary concentration as a sour twang of citrus mingles with fine tannins through the dramatically long finale. Despite having separated out the single-vineyard wines over the years, I am continually impressed with Canalicchio di Sopra's Brunello. (Drink between 2028-2044)" 11/25

95 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Beautifully balanced and polished, the Canalicchio di Sopra 2021 Brunello di Montalcino shows delicate mineral notes that frame cassis, blue flower and sweet Sangiovese aromatics. The wine is taut and energetic, driven by fine tension that carries through a mid-weight palate with length and silky, well-managed tannins, resulting in an elegant yet accessible expression. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks, the wine is sourced from fruit drawn across 10 hectares of vines over 10 years of age from the Canalicchio and Montosoli sites. Production totals 38,241 bottles, including larger formats." 01/26

18 Points, Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com: "Mid ruby with orange tinges. Softly perfumed, complex raspberry and sour-cherry nose. Suave and pure fruit on the palate with gorgeous grainy tannins adding a real edge to the long finish. Substantial and elegant at the same time. Great length and stunning balance. (WS) (Drink between 2028-2040)" 10/25

96 Points, Kerin O'Keefe, KerinOKeefe.com: "The classic 2021 Brunello from Canalicchio di Sopra entices with its fragrance of lavender, eucalyptus, dark spice and red plum. Delicious and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate offers strawberry compote, red cherry, licorice and crushed mint accompanied by taut, refined tannins. Fresh acidity and a hint of orange zest elevate the finish. Drink 2029–2039. Abv: 14.5% Kerin O’Keefe November 2025" 11/25