Brunello di Montalcino Casaccia, Canalicchio di Sopra 2018

The Canalicchio di Sopra 2018 Brunello di Montalcino La Casaccia reveals medium-dark fruit and an open-knit approach with broad brushstrokes of black cherry, baked plum and spice. The alcohol content is too high at 15%, and that added power takes away from the finer nuances of the fruit. It ages in Slavonian oak for 36 months; however, the freshness is good in this wine. This is a limited release of 3,733 bottles and 200 magnums. 2025-2040

A balance of sweet fruit and savory complexity in the 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna La Casaccia is on display in its notes of polished leather, cherry lozenge, anise, and roses, followed by juicy ripe fruit throughout the palate, medium to full body, fine tannins, and a refreshing lift of acidity. Notes of red currant, orange oil, and dried herbs are also long on the palate. There is an ease about this wine that makes it more approachable and suggests drinking more immediately while waiting on the Montosoli in the cellar. Drink 2024-2039.

A tiny bit more developed (than the classic 2018 Brunello) lustrous ruby with orange, bricky narrow rim. There is a sense of richness combined with mineral intensity on the nose. Pure cherry and raspberry with a hint of orange and cinnamon bark. Juicy, minerally and savoury on the palate and with finely chiselled tannins. 15% but very elegant and poised. 2023-2030