{"title":"Canalicchio di Sopra","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe estate was founded in 1962 in Montalcino, when Primo Pacenti began cultivating the land in the Casaccia area, on the north-eastern slope of the hill. Pacenti was one of the twelve founders of the Brunello Consortium in 1967; today the estate is run by his grandchildren Francesco, Marco, and Simonetta Ripaccioli, the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards cover around twenty hectares, divided between two distinct areas: Montosoli, on galestro soils, and Canalicchio, on clay soils around the winery. Brunello is made by combining the two slopes; maturation takes place in large Slavonian oak casks, with racking kept to a minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe STELT selection includes Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, in the 2015 vintage in 0.75-litre bottles and the 2016 vintage in magnums. Controlled storage, verified provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"canalicchio-di-sopra-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-2015-075","title":"Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015 DOCG 0,75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eCanalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015 DOCG 0,75l is a measured portrait of winegrowing Toscana, born from Sangiovese Grosso grapes cultivated on the sunlit slopes of Montalcino and from a vintage that brought the wine’s texture into focus: firm structure, aromatic maturity, and the elegance of long evolutionary stages. The Canalicchio di Sopra estate was founded through the commitment of a family that made care for the vineyard a way of reading time: a small estate deeply rooted in the area, where tradition coexists with a working philosophy that prioritizes traceability, respect for the identity of the cru, and attentive quality management from vine age to glass. The production philosophy is grounded in expertly tended vineyards: manual harvesting, careful grape selection, controlled fermentation, and aging that favors long contact with wood in casks capable of engaging with natural acidity; care is constant, from soil to wine, and the aim is to offer complexity that does not tire but matures calmly, while maintaining freshness and precision. Compared with other producers, Canalicchio di Sopra stands out for its organic interpretation of the terroir: clay and silt soils, sunny exposure, and a climate moderated by altitude, elements that translate into a depth of flavor capable of remaining balanced between black fruit, spices, and a trace of leather; the evolution into soft tannins, balanced body, and a finish that fades into balsamic notes and black pepper define a profile that leaves room for time. In the producer’s range, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015 represents the pinnacle of the offering, a bottle that invites deeper exploration and comparison in the glass, capable of accompanying rich dishes and developing with age, offering a complete and refined reading of the terroir. In line with the STELT positioning, this wine embodies rigor, authenticity, and controlled longevity, offering an experience that rewards patience, knowledge, and style in the glass.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Canalicchio di Sopra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778970857797,"sku":"CANDI-BRUDIMON-TUS-15-075","price":129.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Canalicchio-di-Sopra-Brunello-di-Montalcino-Riserva-2015-DOCG-075l.jpg?v=1788874559"},{"product_id":"canalicchio-di-sopra-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-2016-15","title":"Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016 DOCG 1,5l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eCanalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016 DOCG 1,5l is a story of the Tuscan landscape, where the hills of Montalcino lend substance and sensation to a long, thoughtful wine, capable of expressing a vision of tradition nourished by patience, care, and respect for the raw material; its presence in magnum amplifies the convivial dimension of the experience, transforming every tasting into a ritual of shared anticipation and observation, where time acts as an ally rather than an obstacle. The Canalicchio di Sopra estate was born from the heritage of a land that has shaped generations of winegrowers, where passion for the vineyard is passed down as the guardianship of a tradition that reinvents itself without overturning it, cultivating a profound bond with the geographical and climatic context and choosing a working approach that prioritizes responsible vineyard management, the local expression of winemaking elements, and a mark of considered simplicity in the cellar. The production philosophy is founded on a long-term vision: a discreet yet firm presence in the vineyard, careful hand-harvesting, fermentation entrusted to natural yeasts, and maturation that takes its time without forcing, allowing the wine the complexity needed to maintain tension and progression in the glass; these choices result in wines capable of evolving slowly, preserving freshness despite their structure, and speaking of their place in a noble, measured, and authentic language. Its distinctive feature is the balance between power and refinement, a conviction revealed on the nose and palate: intense ruby color, a nose that reaches notes of dark fruit, dried violet, balsamic hints, and a spicy trace recalling black pepper, with a substantial palate tightened by polished tannins and a vein of acidity supporting a long, savory finish. Riserva 2016 occupies a central place in the Canalicchio di Sopra range, as the estate’s more contemplative and mature interpretation, capable of accompanying meat dishes, roasts, and aged cheeses, becoming a benchmark for reflecting on vintages and style; it is a choice that invites you to return, to engage with the complexity of time, and to recognize the signature of the terroir in every sip, concluding with a promise of consistency between the land, artisanal talent, and a long-term vision that STELT places at the heart of its identity.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Canalicchio di Sopra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778970923333,"sku":"CANDI-BRUDIMON-TUS-16-15","price":402.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Canalicchio-di-Sopra-Brunello-di-Montalcino-Riserva-2016-DOCG-15l.jpg?v=1788874561"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/collections\/Canalicchio-di-Sopra-Brunello-di-Montalcino-Riserva-2015-DOCG-075l.jpg?v=1790265711","url":"https:\/\/steltwines.com\/en\/collections\/canalicchio-di-sopra.oembed","provider":"STELT - Vini Pregiati \u0026 Champagne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}