Canalicchio di Sopra - La Casaccia Brunello di Montalcino 2015 (1.5L) Maremma Toscana

Canalicchio di Sopra - La Casaccia Brunello di Montalcino 2015 (1.5L) Maremma ToscanaProduced from vineyards which are over 10 years old, it represents the essence of our concept of terroir: an expression of elegance, depth, and freshness of our Sangiovese, able to unite its balsamic quality of the north side of Montalcino with the opulence of our lands.

then racked off lees and 100% barrel aged in 52% new oak and puncheons (48% neutral oak) for 19 months

70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir

This wine embodies the numina (Latin for “spirit”) of the Uco Valley in Mendoza

well above its weight class and offers plenty of aging potential as well

along with 15% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre

Grapes : Grenache

Black cherries and berries swirled through with spice and a lightly herbal

93Jeb Dunnuck The winery’s flagship

quite structured with a vibrant saline finish that lingers

Chalky tannins accompanied by juicy black currants

this is beguiling wine

although it is fully dry