Casanova di Neri 2020 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Toscana, Italy
📝 Tasting Notes
Discover the 2020 vintage of Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino, a standout expression of Sangiovese from one of Tuscany’s most revered estates. This critically acclaimed wine (multiple 94–96 point reviews) delivers elegance, depth, and remarkable complexity—showcasing the unique power and finesse that define Brunello di Montalcino at its best.
In the glass, the wine exhibits a deep ruby hue with garnet reflections, hinting at its concentration and age-worthiness. The bouquet is vibrant and expressive, with aromas of wild red cherry, raspberry coulis, cured olives, white pepper, and dried florals, layered with nuances of tobacco leaf, iron, cedar, and crushed minerals. As it opens, you'll find intriguing accents of smoked meat, balsamic herbs, sweet spices, and subtle earthy tones.
The palate is impeccably structured with firm yet velvety tannins, lively acidity, and a seamless balance of ripe fruit, savory depth, and mineral tension. Rich black cherry and red berry fruit lead the way, followed by layers of rhubarb, eucalyptus, and tea leaf, culminating in a long, persistent finish framed by notes of tangerine peel, black pepper, and forest floor.
This 2020 release is particularly special, as it includes fruit from the prestigious Cerretalto vineyard—typically reserved for the estate’s top-tier bottling. The result is a bold yet refined Brunello that will age gracefully for 15–20 years, offering exceptional depth and elegance with each passing year.
Perfect for collectors, connoisseurs, or as a centerpiece for fine dining occasions.
📌 Wine Details
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Winery: Casanova di Neri
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Vintage: 2020
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Region: Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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Varietal: 100% Sangiovese
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Alcohol: Approx. 14.5%
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Aging: 36+ months in large Slavonian oak barrels & tonneaux
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Farming: Estate-grown, traditional fermentation
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Cellaring Potential: Drink now through 2040
🏆 Critical Acclaim
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96 Points – The Wine Independent: “Cured olives, white pepper, rhubarb, raspberry coulis. Powerful finish, firm tannins, exceptional depth.”
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95 Points – International Wine Review: “Exceptional now, brilliant future. Balanced, complex, elegant.”
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94 Points – Wine Advocate, Vinous, James Suckling, Wine Spectator: “Layered, spicy, fruit-forward, with notes of Cerretalto’s pedigree.”
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93 Points – Jeb Dunnuck: “Velvety, ripe, and weightless. Aging beautifully over the next decade.”
