Casanova di Neri
Brunello Montalcino Giovanni Neri 2021
Other years:
2020| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for 30 months in barrel and 18 months in bottle. |
| Other years | 2020 |
- Name and format: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021, 0.75 l, 14.5% vol
- Grape variety and vineyards: 100% Sangiovese from vines over 40 years old, hand-harvested in September
- Vinification: 29 days maceration in wood, 20% whole bunch, indigenous yeasts
- Ageing: 30 months in barrel and 18 months in bottle; ageing potential 15-25 years
- Profile and serving: notes of blueberry, plum and orange; decant for 1 hour, serve at 18-20°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Casanova di Neri Brunello Montalcino Giovanni Neri is a still red wine that expresses the authentic character of Tuscan Sangiovese. It presents a bright, vivid red colour, hinting at a structured aromatic profile. On the nose, it offers aromas of blueberries, cherries and plums, accompanied by a note of blood orange that emerges with aeration. The palate is characterised by a texture of very fine and creamy tannins, supported by well-integrated acidity, finishing with a deep, lingering aftertaste.
Where it comes from
This red originates from the hills of Tuscany, specifically in the Montalcino area, a renowned zone for the production of the famous Brunello di Montalcino. The Casanova di Neri winery cultivates these grapes in old vineyards over half a century old, rooted in soils with privileged sun exposure. The wine is created as a tribute to the founder, enhancing the territorial identity through meticulous care at every stage of cultivation, delivering in the glass a perfect harmony between structure and generosity.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a rigorous manual harvest and careful selection of the bunches. Fermentation starts spontaneously with indigenous yeasts and the use of whole bunches, followed by a twenty-nine day maceration in truncated wooden vats at controlled temperature. Ageing involves thirty months of rest in barrels, completed by a further eighteen months in bottle. At the table, this great red elegantly accompanies red meat and game dishes, mature cheeses and pasta with ragù.
History and Curiosities
The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG “Giovanni Neri” 2021 pays tribute to the founder of the winery, which has been operating since 1971. Made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes from old vines over half a century old, this red wine combines family tradition with ongoing innovation. Vinified with indigenous yeasts and aged for 30 months in barrels, it reveals intense aromas of cherry, blueberry and blood orange. On the palate, it enchants with creamy, expansive tannins, perfectly balanced acidity and a profound finish: extraordinary qualities that earned it 98 points from James Suckling.
Awards
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2021
98/100
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
96/100
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:
15 - 25 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 Montalcino Giovanni Neri 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 The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG "Giovanni Neri" 2021 pays tribute to the founder of the winery, which has been operating since 1971. Made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes from old vines over half a century old, this red wine combines family tradition with ongoing innovation. Vinified with indigenous yeasts and aged for 30 months in barrels, it reveals intense aromas of cherry, blueberry and blood orange. On the palate, it enchants with creamy, expansive tannins, perfectly balanced acidity and a profound finish: extraordinary qualities that earned it 98 points from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Montalcino, Toscana |
| Harvest | September |
| Fermentation | 29 days |
| Production technique | Maceration for 29 days in truncated conical wooden vats at controlled temperature with frequent punch-downs; fermentation with 20% whole bunch; no added yeasts (indigenous yeasts) |
| Wine making | Fermentation with 20% whole bunches, without the use of added yeasts, with a 29-day maceration in truncated conical wooden vats at controlled temperature and frequent punch-downs; aged for 30 months in cask and 18 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 30 months in barrel and 18 months in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.69 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 33.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |