The first vintage produced of this Rosso di Montalcino dates back to 1975. Since then, the Canalicchio di Sopra winery has always dedicated part of the grapes harvested in its estate vineyards to this entry-level red. Less demanding than its elder brother, the 'Brunello', but always extremely pleasant and gratifying. Today, this red wine is produced with Sangiovese grapes from the north-facing Canalicchio cru, where the soil has a prevalent clay component and a very strong mineral presence, and from the Montosoli cru, one of the most historic in the area. We are about 300 metres above sea level, where the Sangiovese grapes reach perfect ripeness thanks to a warm sun and beneficial breezes that help lower temperatures on hot days. Vinification takes place in steel tanks, with fermentation temperature control, and several daily pump-overs to favour the extraction of colouring and aromatic substances from the skins. Then, after vinification, the wine matures for at least two months in 50 hectolitre Slavonian oak casks and 750 litre French oak barrels. A perfect wine for the whole meal, it goes well with traditional Tuscan dishes, especially meat.