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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva - Canalicchio 2012

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Sangiovese · Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva · 75 cl · 2012

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Producer Canalicchio
Name Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva
Variety Sangiovese
Vintage 2012
Gradation 14.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Cherry, plum, tobacco and spices
Region Tuscany
Production area Montalcino, Province of Siena
Country Italy
Type Still red wine
Aging At least 2 years in wood; at least 6 months in bottle
Color Red
Pairing Braised dishes, roasts, game, aged cheeses

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Canalicchio’s Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva is a choice for anyone looking for a red wine associated with a well-known appellation. Riserva denotes a category provided for by the appellation’s regulations, but it does not reveal the precise aromatic profile or style of this particular bottle. It is therefore best to let the wine speak for itself in the glass rather than assign it unverified tasting notes. It may suit a convivial occasion or take its place in a selection of classic red wines.

At the table, it can be served with meat dishes, savoury preparations and aged cheeses—pairings that generally work well with structured reds, without assuming specific characteristics of this wine. A suitable red-wine glass is recommended; allow the wine time to express itself and follow personal preference. When choosing the occasion, consider the menu and the guests’ tastes: Riserva and the appellation provide a clear point of reference, while details such as intensity, aromas and palate impressions are best assessed during tasting.
The winery

Franco Pacenti – Canalicchio – Winery in Tuscany, Montalcino (Siena)

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Family winery in Montalcino producing Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino from Sangiovese.
Region: Tuscany, Montalcino (Siena)
Country: Italy
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Winery history
Rosildo Pacenti acquired the Canalicchio estate in 1962 and made the family’s first Brunello in 1966. Franco took over the winery in 1988; it is now run by the third generation, Lorenzo, Lisa and Serena.
Production philosophy
The family grows only Sangiovese and aims to make wines true to the terroir and to each vintage, combining traditional know-how with modern technology. The vineyards are managed according to sustainable principles.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are on the northeastern slope of the Montalcino hill, in the historic Canalicchio area, at about 300 metres above sea level. The winery reports 10 hectares of vines on predominantly clay soils.