Casanova di Neri
Brunello Montalcino Giovanni Neri 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 30 months in barrel and 18 months in bottle |
- Name and format: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021, magnum 1.5 l, 14.5% vol
- Grape variety and vineyards: 100% Sangiovese from vines over 50 years old, hand-harvested grapes
- Vinification: indigenous yeasts, 20% whole bunches, 29 days maceration in wood
- Ageing: 30 months in cask and 18 in bottle; ageing potential over 25 years
- Profile and pairings: red fruits and blood orange; ideal with meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Giovanni Neri is a still red wine that fully expresses the essence of the Tuscan region. Produced by the Casanova di Neri winery exclusively from Sangiovese grapes, it stands out for its structured and complex style, ideal for long ageing. It appears a vivid, brilliant red in the glass. On the palate, it reveals very fine tannins, creamy and enveloping, supported by a balanced acidity that leads to a deep and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This Brunello di Montalcino originates in the heart of the Ilcinesi hills, from old vines cultivated in excellent soil and climate conditions. The Sangiovese harvest is carried out by hand, preserving the integrity of the bunches. Before and after destemming, each grape undergoes a rigorous manual selection, a fundamental step to ensure only the best raw material. The wine expresses a strong territorial character, offering a generous structure and extraordinary aromatic concentration.
How it is produced
Fermentation occurs spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts in wooden vats at a controlled temperature, with the use of some whole bunches. The maceration on the skins lasts for twenty-nine days, with frequent punch-downs allowing for meticulous extraction of the noble components. Afterwards, the wine matures for a long period in wooden barrels, completing its ageing in the bottle. The aromatic profile combines notes of blueberries, cherries and plums with fresh hints of blood orange, making it the ideal pairing for red meats, mature cheeses and game dishes.
History and Curiosities
Dedicated to the founder to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the estate, established in 1971, the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Giovanni Neri is a masterful tribute to Tuscan tradition. This pure Sangiovese, presented in the exclusive 2021 vintage magnum format, comes from vines over fifty years old and ferments without added yeasts. Thanks to its extraordinary longevity of over 25 years, this fine red has captivated international critics, earning an impressive 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:
Over 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 Magnum 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Casanova di Neri |
| Story | History and Curiosities Dedicated to the founder to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the estate, established in 1971, the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Giovanni Neri is a masterful tribute to Tuscan tradition. This pure Sangiovese, presented in the exclusive 2021 vintage magnum format, comes from vines over fifty years old and ferments without added yeasts. Thanks to its extraordinary longevity of over 25 years, this fine red has captivated international critics, earning an impressive 98 points from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy |
| Harvest | September |
| Fermentation | 29 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation with 20% whole bunches, without added yeasts, with 29 days maceration and frequent punch-downs in truncated conical wooden vats at controlled temperature |
| Wine making | Fermentation with 20% whole bunches, without added yeasts; maceration for 29 days with frequent punch-downs in truncated wooden vats at controlled temperature; ageing for 30 months in barrel and 18 months in bottle. |
| Aging | 30 months in barrel and 18 months in bottle |
| Total acidity | 5.69 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 33.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |