Casanova di Neri CASANOVA DI NERI Brunello di Montalcino 2019

Description

Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino 2019 is a wine of great depth, capable of combining the tannic structure of a wine suitable for long aging with the finesse typical of Sangiovese wines kissed by a unique terroir. The Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino 2019 (or the so-called “white label” Brunello) takes a minute or two to open and, like all these new releases from the Neri family, it is best to open the bottle five hours before serving them.

It is a traditional wine that offers the classic hints of raspberry, tar, hazelnut, dried fig, and live roasting. The wine is full-bodied, compact, but still fresh and accessible.

Casanova di Neri was founded in 1971 when Giovanni Neri bought a large estate in Montalcino. In 1991 his son Giacomo took over the management of the estate and of the vinification, leading the company to be one of the most awarded for its Brunello di Montalcino The 58 hectares of vineyards are divided into four distinct areas: Pietradonice in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Cetine in Sant’Angelo in Colle, Cerretalto and Fiesole.

The Casanova di Neri vineyards express the territory and the microclimate of the region which, together with the care for each agronomic, results in a fruit of optimal quality. The company’s production of Brunello di Montalcino is divided between three different labels to best represent the unique characteristics of the area. The Fiesole vineyard, the oldest on the farm, is just northeast of Montalcino; produces exclusively Brunello di Montalcino. In 1986 the Cerretalto vineyard was acquired.

A natural amphitheater near the Asso river. Cerretalto’s location east of Montalcino and its unique terroir justifies the separate bottling of this cru. On the opposite side of Montalcino and southeast, near Castelnuovo dell’Abate, is the Pietradonice vineyard planted with Cabernet Sauvignon. Finally, the Cetine vineyard: 25 hectares on a bucolic hill near Sant’Angelo in Colle. with south-south-east exposure. Its location, unspoilt nature, and the alternation between day and night temperatures, result in excellent quality fruit for Brunello di Montalcino.