Features
Name:
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021 Casanova di Neri
Terrain:
Clayey with considerable presence of stones and pebbles.
Cellar
Casanova di Neri was founded in 1971 by Giovanni Neri, driven by a desire to produce a great Italian red wine. Passionate about wine, he was fascinated by the Sangiovese di Montalcino and its austere and unpredictable character. At the time, the denomination Brunello di Montalcino had about 30 producers. During a visit to the area, Giovanni Neri purchased Podere Casanova, a property of about 200 hectares east of Montalcino, realising its great potential due to its altitude and the quality of its soils. Thus, in May 1971, Casanova di Neri was founded, with the aim of enhancing the area through new Sangiovese vines and the production of quality Brunello.
Description
The Casanova di Neri winery has been unchangingly producing its Brunello Etichetta Bianca since 1978 with an unmistakable style. This Brunello stands out in finesse and elegance thanks to the combination of the typicality of Sangiovese with the qualities that the unique vineyards in which it is produced give it. A wine with great ageing potential whose qualities are constant over time.
Organoleptic characteristics:
Dark and brilliant red in colour, Brunello 2021 shows notes of small berries, bay leaves, sage and juniper berries.
juniper berries. It is surprisingly juicy yet elegant and engaging. Structured and of an impressive length, it shows splendid tannins that
tannins that enliven the sip and a linear finish that enhances the intensity and spice.
Storage time:
15 years
Vinification
Manual selection of bunches before destemming and
selection of grapes with an optical selector. This is followed by
spontaneous fermentation without the use of added yeasts and
maceration assisted by frequent punching-down. The whole
takes place in steel vats at a controlled temperature for 23 days.
controlled for 23 days.
Acknowledgements
2020Wine Spectator94/100
2019Robert Parker 95/100
2019James Suckling 92/100
