{"title":"Canalicchio di Sopra","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eCanalicchio di Sopra is a historic, family-run winery in the Brunello di Montalcino region of Tuscany, Italy, known for producing classic, terroir-driven Sangiovese wines including Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Rosso di Montalcino DOC. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The estate was founded in 1962 by Primo Pacenti, and just a few years later in 1967 it became one of the twelve founding members of the \u003cem data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eConsorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino\u003c\/em\u003e, a testament to its early influence on the region’s rise to global recognition. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eThe vineyard holdings cover about 60 hectares of land around Montalcino, with roughly 19–22 hectares planted to vines and the remainder in olive trees and natural terrain. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e These vineyards sit mainly on the northeastern side of the hill, between 270 and 325 m above sea level, with soils varying from clay and limestone in the Canalicchio cru to galestro (shale) and marl in the Montosoli cru. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This combination of terroirs gives the wines both structure and minerality, often marrying depth and freshness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eWinemaking remains a multi-generational family endeavor: after Primo, his son-in-law Pier Luigi Ripaccioli took a leading role in the late 1980s, and today the grandchildren Simonetta, Marco, and Francesco Ripaccioli continue the tradition, combining respect for territory with careful viticulture. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eCanalicchio di Sopra’s Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is made from 100% Sangiovese, often matured long in large Slavonian and French oak barrels, resulting in wines that are complex, balanced and ageworthy, with aromas and flavors of ripe red fruit, spices, earth and mineral nuances. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The Rosso di Montalcino DOC is a more approachable expression of the same grape and terroir, typically showing freshness, vibrant fruit and supple structure. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003eOverall, Canalicchio di Sopra is regarded as one of the classic producers in Montalcino, combining decades of heritage with modern quality standards to showcase the expressive potential of Sangiovese and the unique soils of its cru sites.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"canalicchio-di-sopra-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-2010-double-magnum","title":"Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2010 Double-Magnum","description":null,"brand":"Canalicchio di Sopra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52637532488018,"sku":"124706","price":495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/files\/124706.jpg?v=1770717054"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/collections\/canalicchio-di-sopra-3.jpg?v=1770816748","url":"https:\/\/totalgrandcru.com\/collections\/canalicchio-di-sopra.oembed","provider":"Total Grand Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}