Proprietor Francesco Ripaccioli was kind enough to submit two vintages of his Rosso for review. Rosso sees its commercial release at a different time than Brunello, so it's hard to be timely with one set of reviews without being behind on the others. Hitting the market soon, the warm-vintage Canalicchio di Sopra 2020 Rosso di Montalcino is supple and rich. This wine shows rich fruit weight and soft aromas of baked cherry and plum. The alcohol content is a decisive 14.5% on this 33,330-bottle production.

This sleek red is highlighted by a beam of macerated cherry. Reveals iron, juniper and shiso leaf accents, which add depth as this finds equilibrium and builds to a lingering finish. Firm, yet enjoyable now. Drink now through 2027. 2,700 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Rosso di Montalcino Select to Add