KERIN O'KEEFE 96 POINTS - "The classic 2021 Brunello from Canalicchio di Sopra entices with its fragrance of lavender, eucalyptus, dark spice and red plum. Delicious and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate offers strawberry compote, red cherry, licorice and crushed mint accompanied by taut, refined tannins. Fresh acidity and a hint of orange zest elevate the finish."
DECANTER 96 POINTS - "The estate’s flagship Brunello is among the top ‘classic’ bottlings of the vintage. With equal parts from holdings in Montosoli and Canalicchio, it combines the best of both in one harmonious expression of Montalcino’s northern sector. Vibrant aromas don’t give away everything all at once. Instead, they emerge with paced precision conveying dark red cherry, raspberry, sage and rosemary blossom. Florals and balsamic herbs perfume the beautifully composed, pristine palate, while concentrated acidity and sandy tannins are seamlessly embedded. Saline minerals draw out the finish. This is as mouthfilling as it is elegant." - Michaela Morris
JEB DUNNUCK 96 POINTS - "The 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino shows the precision and balance that make this vintage so compelling. The nose has notes of cherry cordial, anise, roses, thyme, brushy herbs, and warm spice. Medium-bodied, it stays weightless on the palate, with ripe tannins, bright acidity, and a long finish that turns slightly savory with black tea. It's a fabulous Brunello that will only improve over the next decade."
VINOUS 95 POINTS -"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is explosive in the glass, with waves of crushed rocks, savory herbs, nuances of split pine and dried strawberries. It communicates both juiciness and refinement, with crystalline mineral tones contrasting racy red and black fruits. The 2021 leaves the senses drenched in primary concentration as a sour twang of citrus mingles with fine tannins through the dramatically long finale. Despite having separated out the single-vineyard wines over the years, I am continually impressed with Canalicchio di Sopra's Brunello." EG
DECANTER 96 POINTS - "The estate’s flagship Brunello is among the top ‘classic’ bottlings of the vintage. With equal parts from holdings in Montosoli and Canalicchio, it combines the best of both in one harmonious expression of Montalcino’s northern sector. Vibrant aromas don’t give away everything all at once. Instead, they emerge with paced precision conveying dark red cherry, raspberry, sage and rosemary blossom. Florals and balsamic herbs perfume the beautifully composed, pristine palate, while concentrated acidity and sandy tannins are seamlessly embedded. Saline minerals draw out the finish. This is as mouthfilling as it is elegant." - Michaela Morris
JEB DUNNUCK 96 POINTS - "The 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino shows the precision and balance that make this vintage so compelling. The nose has notes of cherry cordial, anise, roses, thyme, brushy herbs, and warm spice. Medium-bodied, it stays weightless on the palate, with ripe tannins, bright acidity, and a long finish that turns slightly savory with black tea. It's a fabulous Brunello that will only improve over the next decade."
VINOUS 95 POINTS -"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is explosive in the glass, with waves of crushed rocks, savory herbs, nuances of split pine and dried strawberries. It communicates both juiciness and refinement, with crystalline mineral tones contrasting racy red and black fruits. The 2021 leaves the senses drenched in primary concentration as a sour twang of citrus mingles with fine tannins through the dramatically long finale. Despite having separated out the single-vineyard wines over the years, I am continually impressed with Canalicchio di Sopra's Brunello." EG