Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021 Red Wine

Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021 

Tuscany, Italy

750 ml

95 pts. Jeb Dunnuck:

"The 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino comes from a warm but not extreme growing season, helped by timely rain and a normal harvest window. It pours a deep ruby red hue and opens with black raspberries, violets, fresh earth, licorice, and rosemary. Medium to full-bodied, it feels more vertical and energetic than the 2020, with a bright spine of acidity, well-defined tannins, and a long, focused finish that stays light on its feet. Drink 2026-2040."

95 pts. James Suckling:

"A soft and crunchy wine with plenty of red cherry, light chocolate and orange peel aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with creamy, open-grained tannins and a savory, juicy finish. Drink or hold."

FROM THE WINERY

VINTAGE NOTES

2021 winter was marked by mild temperatures and average rainfall. The germination took place between the last week of March and the first of April. Spring continued with a return of cold which slowed the development of vegetation. May and June were hot and dry and they allowed the plants to catch up. The ripening continued regularly and the harvest began in the second week of September.

VINIFICATION

We select the bunches manually before de-stemming and selecting the grapes with an optical selector. After that, spontaneous fermentation without added yeasts follows and maceration is facilitated by frequent pressing. Everything takes place in conical steel vats at controlled temperature for 23 days.

GIOVANNI NERI TASTING NOTES

Dark red and brilliant in color, the 2021 Brunello displays notes of small berries, bay leaf, sage, and juniper berries. It is surprisingly juicy yet elegant and engaging at the same time. Structured and impressively long, it displays splendid tannins that enliven the palate and a linear finish that enhances its intensity and spiciness.

HARVEST Manual, September 2021

ALCOHOL/VOL. 14,5%

DRY EXTRACT (g/lt) 29,3

TOTAL ACIDITY 5,8

BOTTLING LOT 1125

SERVICE TEMPERATURE (°C) 16-17°