From one of the twelve founding members of the Brunello di Montalcino Consorzio (1967). Canalicchio di Sopra was established by Primo Pacenti in 1962; today third-generation Francesco Ripaccioli oversees 19 vineyards across two crus. This Brunello blends fruit from two distinct terroirs: clay-rich Canalicchio and mineral-laden ‘galestro’ soils from Montosoli, 50/50. Grapes are hand-selected one at a time. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel with 25 days of maceration. A cellar renovation in 2018 modernized production while maintaining the estate’s traditional soul.