Professional reviews
Robert Parker (98)
The Canalicchio di Sopra 2015 Brunello di Montalcino La Casaccia represents a new chapter in this estate's long history. This is a single-vineyard expression from the Canalicchio area, one of the most interesting subzones on the northeast side of Montalcino. Giving identity to individual parcels gives an estate like this huge potential for further expression and experimentation. The site is a little over two hectares, and it has dense, mineral-rich clay soils that add more power and a heavier center of gravity. The vines were planted in 1990. I notice slightly firmer tannin here, with a very distinct level of acidity purity. You also get lasting berry fruit favors with blueberry and dried raspberry followed by spice, licorice and lavender buds from the south of France and the rim of the Mediterranean. The wine is distinguished by endnotes of balsam or medicinal herb that grow in strength with time. It offers plenty of volume and weight.
James Suckling (100)
The intensity of fruit is staggering here, as this stacks up dried peaches, dried strawberries, red licorice, red-plum compote and glazed red cherries, in rapid succession. There’s a breadth of flavor to the palate that will take your breath away; muscular tannins draw in deeply set cherries, melding it together in a glistening coating of acidity, which only helps to carry it longer still. The finish is nearly endless. A stunning new single vineyard from Canalicchio di Sopra. Drink from 2026.
Jancis Robinson (17.50)
A spectacular wine in every sense: a firm, deep, minerally fruit nose, a composed but full palate with finely chiselled tannins and perfectly integrated juicy acidity. Long and layered and impossible to resist but deserves more bottle age. (WS)
Vinous (98)
The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino La Casaccia is gorgeous, bursting from the glass with an exuberant blend of crushed black cherry, rhubarb, lavender pastille and incense aromas. It displays fantastic energy, having gained in depth and texture with time. A wave of ripe red berry fruits and crunchy mineral tones wash across the palate, staining the senses in primary concentration. Fine tannins remind the taster that the best is yet to come as nuances of licorice and wild blueberries slowly fade. La Casaccia remains one of the top wines of the vintage.
