Terroir

Is the word that unites three generations of committed winemakers at Canalicchio di Sopra.

In our bottles, we aim to bring out those special characteristics
that come from our Cru, from the microclimate that surrounds them,
and from the people that work them to set us apart from the rest.

We have chosen to work with only one grape variety, the only one we have gotten to know over the years, Sangiovese: we have learned to accept the unique way it expresses itself in our different cru, so similar yet so distinct from each other, and we wanted to build our identity on these differences.

Our vineyards extend over 19ha of land within the Canalicchio and Montosoli Cru: different terrain, different exposure, different microclimates making each vineyard unique. Elegant and strong, minerality and sapidity, acidity and purity of the grapes: these are the fruits of our labour.

CRU CANALICCHIO

Vigna

Cantina

Date Planted:

2014

Planting Layout:

2.50X0.80

Ha:

2.06.27

Training System:

Cordon trained and spur pruned

Altitude:

From 315 to 300 masl

Exposure:

198° SSW

Location:

Hill

Soil Composition: Soil with marked clay component, pebbly elements of allochthonous origin, very rich in intermediate elements such as magnesium, iron, and manganese.

Wine Features: Wines with great minerality and sapidity also thanks to the presence of calcium carbonate.

Vigna

Cerrino

Date Planted:

2006

Planting Layout:

2.70X0.80

Ha:

1.93.43

Training System:

Cordon trained and spur pruned

Altitude:

From 323 to 303 masl

Exposure:

60° ENE

Location:

Hill

Soil Composition: Soil with marked clay component, pebbly elements of allochthonous origin, very rich in intermediate elements such as magnesium, iron, and manganese.

Wine Features: Volume, structure, opulence, colour intensity, and higher minerality. Balsamic notes given by the cooler location.

Vigna

Bersaglio

Date Planted:

2000

Planting Layout:

2.70X0.80

Ha:

2.00.58

Training System:

Cordon trained and spur pruned

Altitude:

From 293 to 278 masl

Exposure:

161° NNW

Location:

Hill

Soil Composition: Soil with marked clay component, pebbly elements of allochthonous origin, very rich in intermediate elements such as magnesium, iron, and manganese, very rich in organic substances.

Wine Features: Structure, minerality, roundness.

Vigna

Suga

Date Planted:

2001

Planting Layout:

3.00X0.80

Ha:

3.12.75

Training System:

Cordon trained and spur pruned

Altitude:

From 290 to 273 masl

Exposure:

65° ENE

Location:

Hill

Soil Composition: At higher elevations, distinctly sandy components, fewer mineral elements and moderate calcium reserves contrast the lower elevations where there is an increase in mineral components and the granulometric aspect is clayey.

Wine Features: These differences in the soil and altitude are notable in the technological ripening stage and bring about two distinct moments in the harvest: Higher elevations: marked aromatic quality and sapidity thanks to the presence of calcium. Lower elevations: elegance, finesse, and volume.

Vigna

Vecchia Mercatale

Date Planted:

1988

Planting Layout:

3.00X0.80

Ha:

2.03.94

Training System:

Cordon trained and spur pruned

Altitude:

From 290 to 283 masl

Exposure:

12° NNE

Location:

Hill

Soil Composition: Soil with predominant clay component and strong mineral reserve.

Wine Features: Great structure and sapidity. Facing north, it is subject to winds from the east which favour the exaltation of the balsamic aromas typical of the Cru, the wines from this vineyard reach that optimal balance between fruit and acidity, essential requirements for long ageing.

Vigna

Casaccia

Date Planted:

1990

Planting Layout:

3.00X1.00

Ha:

2.11.77

Training System:

Cordon trained and spur pruned

Altitude:

From 315 to 297 masl

Exposure:

N/S

Location:

Hill

Soil Composition: Primarily clay with a good amount of mineral elements, mostly calcium alternating with pebbly soil.

Wine Features: Wines of great structure, bright colour, depth, and a great elegance that give appealing and silky tannins every year. The ideal location guarantees constant exposure to the sun to the vines from dawn to dusk. The excellent balance  that is achieved in this vineyard will soon result in a single vineyard Brunello. 

Cru Montosoli

Vigna

del Poggio

Date Planted:

2009

Planting Layout:

2.90X0.80

Ha:

1.61.15

Training System:

Cordon trained and spur pruned

Altitude:

From 245 to 230 masl

Exposure:

336° SSW

Location:

Hill

Soil Composition: At higher elevations, marl with very high mineral components, clay loam texture with higher levels of lime. The significant pebbly texture increases the ph of the soil.

Wine Features: Wines of a great structure, marked minerality and sapidity sustained by an optimal acidity, ideal for long ageing.

Vigna

Filari Lunghi

Date Planted:

1997

Planting Layout:

2.90X0.80

Ha:

1.20.20

Training System:

Cordon trained and spur pruned

Altitude:

From 255 to 215 masl

Exposure:

336° NNW

Location:

Hill

Soil Composition: At higher elevations, marl with very high mineral components, clay loam texture with higher levels of lime. The significant pebbly texture increases the ph of the soil.

Wine Features: Wines of a great structure, marked minerality and sapidity sustained by an optimal acidity, ideal for long ageing.

Vigna

di Mezzo

Date Planted:

2000

Planting Layout:

2.90X0.80

Ha:

1.05.85

Training System:

Cordon trained and spur pruned

Altitude:

From 230 to 210 masl

Exposure:

336° NNW

Location:

Hill

Soil Composition: At higher elevations, marl with very high mineral components, clay loam texture with higher levels of lime. The significant pebbly texture increases the ph of the soil.

Wine Features: Wines of a great structure, marked minerality and sapidity sustained by an optimal acidity, ideal for long ageing.

Vigna

del Piano

Date Planted:

2000

Planting Layout:

2.90X0.80

Ha:

1.94.48

Training System:

Cordon trained and spur pruned

Altitude:

From 215 to 210 masl

Exposure:

336° NNW

Location:

Hill

Soil Composition: Soil with marked clay component as well as good amount of lime and pebbly in some areas.

Wine Features: Wines of great structure, elegant minerals, featuring a great aromatic quality.