Canalicchio di Sopra
Montalcino · Siena (SI)
Established
1962
Primo Pacenti
Yearly production
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estate (Brunello di Montalcino)
Location
Montalcino, province of Siena — with vineyards in the Canalicchio area north of Montalcino
Siena (SI)
Vineyard area
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Sangiovese for Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino from vineyards in the Canalicchio zone
Appellations
Brunello di Montalcino DOCGRosso di Montalcino DOC
History
Canalicchio di Sopra was founded in 1962 by Primo Pacenti, who made his first Brunello in 1966 and, in 1967, was one of the twelve founders of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino.
His son-in-law Pier Luigi Ripaccioli joined in 1987, and their grandchildren — Simonetta, Marco and Francesco — entered the business in 2001.
Today Francesco makes the wines, Marco tends the vineyards and Simonetta handles hospitality, continuing three generations of Brunello.
Wines
Illustrative selectionBrunello di Montalcino
The estate's flagship Brunello.
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
The estate Riserva.
Rosso di Montalcino
The earlier-drinking Sangiovese.
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