Casanova di Neri
Pietradonice 2019
Other years:
2021| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | 18 months in small oak barrels |
| Other years | 2021 |
- Grape variety and origin: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Montalcino, Tuscany IGT, 2019 harvest
- Aromatic profile: notes of blackberry and mint with mineral accents; intense red colour
- Taste: full and silky structure, compact tannins, persistent and fresh finish
- Ageing: hand-picked, gravity processing, 18 months in small barrels
- Serving: decant for 1 hour at 18-20°C; ideal with grilled meats and blue cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Pietradonice by Casanova di Neri is a masterful interpretation of Cabernet Sauvignon in Tuscan soil. It presents a deep red colour in the glass, while the bouquet is complex, characterised by aromas of blackberry and mint resting on a refined mineral background. On the palate, it reveals a full and silky body, supported by a dense and finely integrated tannic structure. The sip offers a long and harmonious persistence, ideal paired with grilled meats, game, and blue cheeses.
Where it comes from
Born in the extraordinary wine-growing landscape of Montalcino, this red reflects an identity deeply connected to its territory. The very name pays homage to the original vineyard, distinguished by soil rich in onyx. This particular geological formation, combined with the local microclimate, shapes the wine’s strong personality. The result is a distinct mineral imprint, capable of offering a persistent final freshness and a remarkable aptitude for ageing.
How it is produced
Production begins with manual harvesting, followed by a rigorous double selection to choose only the best bunches. The cellar process involves gravity-fed vinification and a fifteen-day fermentation, aimed at achieving a balanced extraction of noble compounds. Ageing continues for eighteen months in small oak barrels, which consolidate the structure while preserving the harmony of flavour. The decision not to carry out any filtration before bottling preserves its integrity and authenticity.
History and Curiosities
The 2019 Pietradonice from Casanova di Neri represents a magnificent expression of Cabernet Sauvignon in Montalcino. Born from a vineyard with onyx-rich soil, this fascinating unfiltered Toscana IGT offers a profound sensory experience. The delicate gravity-fed vinification and 18 months of ageing in small oak barrels refine dense tannins and a long finish. Awarded 95 points by James Suckling, the wine releases intense aromas of blackberry and mint, ideal for pairing with succulent grilled meats and blue cheeses at any convivial occasion.
Awards
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2019
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.
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 Pietradonice 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Casanova di Neri |
| Story | History and Curiosities The 2019 Pietradonice from Casanova di Neri represents a magnificent expression of Cabernet Sauvignon in Montalcino. Born from a vineyard with onyx-rich soil, this fascinating unfiltered Toscana IGT offers a profound sensory experience. The delicate gravity-fed vinification and 18 months of ageing in small oak barrels refine dense tannins and a long finish. Awarded 95 points by James Suckling, the wine releases intense aromas of blackberry and mint, ideal for pairing with succulent grilled meats and blue cheeses at any convivial occasion. |
| Origin | Montalcino (Siena) |
| Soil composition | Soil rich in onyx |
| Fermentation | 15 days |
| Production technique | Gravity winemaking; unfiltered |
| Wine making | After the grapes are harvested strictly by hand, the bunches are transported to the winery where they are inspected on a sorting table to remove any parts not deemed suitable for the high quality that is intended to be achieved. Subsequently, a machine separates the berries from the stems, which then fall onto another sorting table. The carefully selected berries are then transferred by gravity into vats where the vinification process takes place. |
| Aging | 18 months in small oak barrels |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 0.2 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 39.6 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |