Casanova di Neri
Rosso di Montalcino 2024
| Denomination | DOC Rosso di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Maturation in oak barrels for approximately 15–17 months (17 months in oak barrels). |
- Denomination and grapes: Rosso di Montalcino DOC from 100% Tuscan Sangiovese
- Floral and fruity aromas: hints of geranium, wild rose, red plum and fresh tobacco
- Harmonious palate: lively acidity, soft tannins and a lingering finish with an almond note
- Winemaking: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel for 18 days
- Ageing: 15–17 months in oak; serve at 16–17°C after decanting for one hour
Description
Wine style
Casanova di Neri's Rosso di Montalcino is a still red wine with a controlled designation of origin that clearly expresses the character of Sangiovese grown in Tuscan territory. It presents in the glass with a clear ruby colour, enhanced by garnet nuances. On the nose, it develops a well-defined floral profile, where scents of geranium and wild roses blend with hints of red plum and green tobacco leaves. On the palate, it offers a fruity structure balanced by a vibrant acidity and polished tannins, closing with a silky finish characterised by pleasant almond notes, following fermentation in steel and ageing in oak barrels.
Origin
The grapes are grown in Tuscany, in Montalcino, with particular focus on the Le Chetine vineyard. This environment benefits from an ideal microclimate for the optimal ripening of the bunches. The deep link with Rosso di Montalcino defines a distinct territorial fingerprint, clearly enhancing the specificities of the soil. The soil's typical minerality intertwines with a clear aromatic profile, maintaining a consistent and faithful expression of the landscape of origin.
Production process
The production process begins in October with a selective manual harvest and a rigorous sorting of the bunches, also carried out via an optical sorter. In the cellar, gravity-fed handling protects the integrity of the must, starting a spontaneous fermentation conducted exclusively by indigenous yeasts. Maceration takes place in truncated conical steel vats at a controlled temperature for eighteen days, with frequent punch-downs. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures in oak barrels for a period between fifteen and seventeen months, reaching a harmonious balance.
History and interesting facts
Considered an authentic “young Brunello”, Casanova di Neri’s Rosso di Montalcino DOC fully expresses the region's vocation. The grapes from the Le Chetine vineyard benefit from the same meticulous care dedicated to the great crus, starting with the rigorous massal selection of Sangiovese. The authenticity of the terroir is preserved by a delicate gravity-flow vinification and spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The elegance of this red, enhanced by a harmonious oak ageing of 15-17 months, is confirmed by prestigious scores from Robert Parker and Vinous.
Awards
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2024
94/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °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 Rosso di Montalcino 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Rosso di Montalcino DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Casanova di Neri |
| Story | History and interesting facts Considered an authentic "young Brunello", Casanova di Neri’s Rosso di Montalcino DOC fully expresses the region's vocation. The grapes from the Le Chetine vineyard benefit from the same meticulous care dedicated to the great crus, starting with the rigorous massal selection of Sangiovese. The authenticity of the terroir is preserved by a delicate gravity-flow vinification and spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The elegance of this red, enhanced by a harmonious oak ageing of 15 7 months, is confirmed by prestigious scores from Robert Parker and Vinous. |
| Origin | Le Chetine Vineyard, Montalcino (Siena), Tuscany |
| Harvest | October |
| Fermentation | 18 days |
| Production technique | Manual selection of the grapes; spontaneous fermentation without added yeasts (only indigenous yeasts); maceration with frequent punching down; fermentation in temperature-controlled truncated conical stainless steel tanks for 18 days; ageing in oak barrels for approximately 15–17 months. |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting in October with selection of bunches and berries (including via optical sorting) before and after destemming; gravity flow; spontaneous fermentation without added yeasts, using only indigenous yeasts, in temperature-controlled truncated conical steel tanks for 18 days with maceration and frequent punching down; malolactic fermentation completed; ageing in oak barrels for approximately 15–17 months. |
| Aging | Maturation in oak barrels for approximately 15–17 months (17 months in oak barrels). |
| Total acidity | 5.31 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 30.9 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |