2016 Rosso di Montalcino
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A truly seductive mix of plums, black cherries, hints of tangerine and tobacco makes the 2016 Rosso di Montalcino impossible to ignore. This impresses further with its silken textures and ripe red fruits, but also depths of minerality and vibrant acids that hold the entire performance together. The 2016 leaves the palate reeling with a burst of sweetness contrasting still-grippy tannins and a mouthwatering freshness that is unreal. This is simply a “wow” wine and a huge success in the Rosso category.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2016 Rosso di Montalcino is a fabulous wine that could very well turn out to be even better than this note suggests once it softens a bit. A rush of sweet tobacco, licorice, black cherry, menthol and dark spice infuse this dark, potent Rosso with tons of character. Big yet well-integrated tannins suggest the 2016 will enjoy a long life in the cellar. In a word: superb!
Deep ruby. Reluctant and tight, yet classy nose with hints of oatmeal. Tightly wound and embryonic on the palate with a layer of sandy tannins. Great balance but needs at least another year in the bottle. (WS)
This is a terrific new release from Canalicchio di Sopra that arrived just as we were going to print. The 2016 Rosso di Montalcino opens to an extraordinary nose that is tart and sweet, fruity and spicy all at once. The wine is so full and generous, it almost comes out of left field. I guarantee that you would not recognize it as a Rosso in a blind tasting. The mouthfeel is tight, compact and slightly sour or bitter, but the energy generated from all the volume on the bouquet is enough to win your heart and mind. This is one of the best Rossos I have ever tried. It's a super deal (some 22,300 were made) so grab a bottle before it disappears.