Casanova di Neri
Rosso di Montalcino Giovanni Neri 2024
| Denomination | DOC Rosso di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 15 months in large oak casks (50-hectolitre tonneaux) |
- Denomination and grape: Rosso di Montalcino DOC from 100% Sangiovese, Tuscany
- Aromas: cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry with notes of violet, dried rose, aromatic herbs and leather
- Flavour: round and savoury structure, lively acidity, fine and velvety tannins; long finish
- Vinification: manual harvesting, indigenous yeasts, 10% whole clusters, duration 18 days
- Ageing and technical data: 15 months in oak barrels; 13% alcohol; 6,000 bottles produced
Description
What type of wine it is
The Giovanni Neri Rosso di Montalcino by Casanova di Neri is a still red wine from Tuscany that expresses the authentic character of Sangiovese, fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in oak barrels. On the nose, it reveals hints of ripe cherry, blackcurrant and raspberry, fused with notes of violet, leather, Mediterranean herbs and balsamic touches. On the palate, it is round, structured and guided by a vibrant acidity that gives momentum to the sip. The mineral footprint accentuates the complexity, while the fine-grained tannins accompany the tasting towards a long, fresh and balanced finish.
Where it comes from
This expression is born in Tuscany, in the territory of Montalcino, and comes to life from the single-vineyard cru Giovanni Neri. The roots of this Rosso di Montalcino are planted in a specific plot, allowing the Sangiovese to faithfully reflect the characteristics of the local soil. Casanova di Neri applies a rigorous selection in the vineyard to ensure great expressive consistency. The Tuscan terroir yields a harmonious glass, enhancing the balance between aromatic intensity and the natural mineral structure of the area.
How it is produced
The process begins with manual harvesting and a meticulous optical selection of the berries. The must undergoes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, keeping a small part as whole clusters to enrich the aromatic profile. Maceration takes place for about eighteen days in truncated conical oak vats at a controlled temperature, utilising punch-downs and pump-overs for a measured extraction. The wine then matures for fifteen months in large oak barrels, a fundamental phase for defining the tannic elegance and final stylistic precision.
History and Background
Born from the exclusive single-vineyard cru Giovanni Neri, this wine embodies the excellence of the Casanova di Neri family-run winery. Produced in only six thousand bottles, it receives the same meticulous, tailored care reserved for the estate's famous Brunello wines. The careful hand-harvesting and optimal phenolic ripeness of the 2024 vintage have shaped a Rosso di Montalcino DOC of rare elegance, awarded 94 Vinous points. A harmonious glass that celebrates the Tuscan terroir and promises extraordinary ageing potential.
Awards
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2024
92/100
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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2024
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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 Giovanni Neri 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 Background Born from the exclusive single-vineyard cru Giovanni Neri, this wine embodies the excellence of the Casanova di Neri family-run winery. Produced in only six thousand bottles, it receives the same meticulous, tailored care reserved for the estate's famous Brunello wines. The careful hand-harvesting and optimal phenolic ripeness of the 2024 vintage have shaped a Rosso di Montalcino DOC of rare elegance, awarded 94 Vinous points. A harmonious glass that celebrates the Tuscan terroir and promises extraordinary ageing potential. |
| Origin | Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy |
| Harvest | September |
| Fermentation | 18 days |
| Production technique | Hand-harvested with sorting and optical selection; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and no added yeasts (10% whole bunch); maceration and fermentation in truncated conical oak vats at a controlled temperature with punch-downs and pump-overs for approximately 18 days; ageing for 15 months in large oak casks (50 hl tonneaux). |
| Wine making | Hand-harvested with sorting and optical selection of the berries; spontaneous fermentation without added yeasts (indigenous yeasts) with a small portion (10%) of whole bunches; fermentation and maceration for approximately 18 days in temperature-controlled truncated conical oak vats with punch-downs and pump-overs; ageing for 15 months in large 50 hl oak barrels/tonneaux. |
| Aging | 15 months in large oak casks (50-hectolitre tonneaux) |
| Total acidity | 6.06 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 32.3 gr/L |
| Year production | 6000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |