Casanova di Neri
Brunello di Montalcino 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels for 42–45 months and subsequently for about 6 months in the bottle. |
- Name and format: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021, 0.75 L, 14.5% vol
- Grape and origin: 100% Sangiovese from Montalcino (Siena), Tuscany; winery established in 1971
- Vinification: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration for 21–25 days
- Ageing: matured for 42–45 months in oak barrels and around 6 months in bottle
- Profile and pairings: notes of black cherry and violet; dry and structured; ideal with meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Brunello di Montalcino by Casanova di Neri is a still red wine from Tuscany that represents an authentic expression of Sangiovese. To the eye, it displays a deep ruby colour with garnet highlights. The nose reveals an intense bouquet of black cherry, red fruits and violet, enhanced by elegant spicy notes. On the palate, it is dry, warm and robust, supported by mature and harmonious tannins that perfectly balance the richness of the fruit. Its remarkable persistence makes it ideal for pairing with braised red meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in the heart of Montalcino, where Casanova di Neri has been cultivating its vineyards since 1971. The vines grow at an altitude between 350 and 480 metres, with an optimal east-facing exposure. This location encourages regular ripening of the grapes, giving the wine a precise aromatic definition. The hillside altitude preserves freshness and vibrant tension, while the soil composition ensures a solid structure. The characteristics of the Montalcino area give the wine an extraordinary aptitude for long ageing.
How it is produced
The production process begins with the manual harvesting of the bunches, carefully selected to ensure the highest quality. The destemmed grapes are transferred to the fermentation vats by gravity, protecting the integrity of the raw material. The spontaneous fermentation is carried out by indigenous yeasts, followed by maceration in open truncated-cone vats at a controlled temperature for about 21-25 days. The wine then matures slowly in oak barrels for a period between 42 and 45 months. A further refinement in the bottle completes its evolution, resulting in a dry, harmonious and persistent sip.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1971, the Casanova di Neri winery elevates Brunello di Montalcino DOCG to a true family art. The 2021 vintage, celebrating the 40th Anniversary, is crafted from grapes processed by gravity and fermented with indigenous yeasts. A slow maturation in oak barrels for up to 45 months forges its superb structure. Awarded 95 points by James Suckling, Vinous and Falstaff, this masterpiece boasts an extraordinary longevity until 2031, offering an experience of absolute prestige.
Awards
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2021
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1971
- Oenologist: Giacomo, Gianlorenzo e Giovanni Neri
- Bottles produced: 300.000
- Hectares: 79
In 2017 Casanova di Neri expands into hospitality with the inauguration of the Relais, a charming ten-room restored farmhouse amidst the vineyards, just steps from the winery. In the same year, Gianlorenzo Neri enters the family business alongside his father Giacomo and brother Giovanni. Read more
| Name | Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Casanova di Neri |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1971, the Casanova di Neri winery elevates Brunello di Montalcino DOCG to a true family art. The 2021 vintage, celebrating the 40th Anniversary, is crafted from grapes processed by gravity and fermented with indigenous yeasts. A slow maturation in oak barrels for up to 45 months forges its superb structure. Awarded 95 points by James Suckling, Vinous and Falstaff, this masterpiece boasts an extraordinary longevity until 2031, offering an experience of absolute prestige. |
| Origin | Montalcino (Siena), Toscana |
| Harvest | From 4 to 12 October |
| Fermentation | 21 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation without added yeasts; maceration in open truncated conical vats at controlled temperature; ageing in oak barrels |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting of the grapes with selection on a sorting table; destemming and further selection of the berries; gravity transfer into fermentation vats; spontaneous fermentation without added yeasts, using indigenous yeasts; maceration in open truncated cone-shaped vats at controlled temperature for about 21–28 days; maturation/ageing in oak barrels for 42–45 months and then approximately 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels for 42–45 months and subsequently for about 6 months in the bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.96 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 31.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |