
- Robert Parker (RP) points 93
- Vinous points
Casanova di Neri - Brunello di Montalcino
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Tasting notes
With a special commemorative label that celebrates its 40th birthday (1978–2018), the Casanova di Neri 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is lush and carefully concentrated to offer intensity and textural richness. The bright fruit remains intact in this wine, with plenty of cherry and blackberry, in an encouraging nod to the future cellar potential of this bottle. Many Brunellos from this vintage reveal faded or dried fruit, but thankfully not this wine. The acidity is mild, falling softly to the background, and the tannins are expertly managed. Only the finish is a bit leaner and quicker than anticipated. The wine ages in large oak casks for 42 months, and this year's production is an ample 105,000 bottles. Happy anniversary.
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Provenance
- Type
- Red
- Producer
- Casanova di Neri
- Country
- Italy
- Appellation
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Region
- Tuscany
Technical
- Vintage
- 2018
- Grapes
- Sangiovese
- ABV
- Size
- 75cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 18° - 20° C
- Drinking window
- 2025 - 2038
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About this wine
Casanova di Neri is a renowned producer of Brunello di Montalcino, a red wine made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes grown in the Montalcino region of Tuscany, Italy. The winery was founded in 1971 by Giovanni Neri, and today it covers over 600 acres, with 140 acres dedicated to vineyards. The history of Brunello di Montalcino dates back to the 14th century, and in 1980 it became the first Italian wine to receive DOCG status, the highest level of quality assurance for Italian wines.
Casanova di Neri's Brunello di Montalcino is made using traditional methods, with a focus on expressing the unique terroir of the Montalcino region. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected, then fermented in stainless steel tanks before being aged in oak barrels for up to 42 months. The resulting wine is a deep ruby red color, with aromas of red fruit, leather, and spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and complex, with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish.
In addition to their flagship Brunello di Montalcino, Casanova di Neri also produces a range of other wines, including Rosso di Montalcino, a younger and more approachable version of Brunello, and Tenuta Nuova, a single-vineyard Brunello that is aged for even longer than the flagship wine. The winery also produces a small amount of white wine, made from Vermentino grapes grown on the Tuscan coast.
Overall, Casanova di Neri is a producer that is deeply committed to quality and tradition, with a focus on expressing the unique character of the Montalcino region in their wines. Their Brunello di Montalcino is a benchmark for the style, and is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts around the world.
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Casanova di Neri
Casanova di Neri is a wine producer based in the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation in Tuscany, Italy. The estate focuses exclusively on red wines made from Sangiovese, the grape variety mandated for Brunello di Montalcino…
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Tuscany
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is located in the hills surrounding the medieval town of Montalcino in southern Tuscany, Italy. The appellation was granted DOCG status in 1980, recognizing it as one of Italy's most important wine…
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