| Producer | Casanova di Neri |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Subregion | Montalcino |
| Varietal | Sangiovese Grosso |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 1166571 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Tasting Notes: The Casanova di Neri 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is an elegant, structured expression of Sangiovese, offering a vibrant bouquet of crushed black cherry, blood orange, and sweet spice. The palate is full-bodied and beautifully balanced, delivering concentrated dark fruit flavors underscored by firm, well-integrated tannins that provide excellent length and cellar potential. The wine finishes with a long, persistent flourish of cranberry and tart red citrus, showcasing remarkable clarity and freshness without being sharp.
Estate History: Casanova di Neri was established in 1971, just 4 years after Brunello earned DOC status. Although hailing from south Florence, Giovanni Neri chose remote Montalcino to establish his winery. Half a century ago, Neri joined just 30 producers; now the vineyard remains a distinguished producer among over 250. With time, the family expanded their holdings, acquiring Cerretalto, one of the most prestigious vineyards in the region. In the early 1990s, his son, Giacomo, took over, continuing the family’s commitment to excellence. This generational effort came to fruition in 2006, when their 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova was named "Wine of the Year" by Wine Spectator. They were again awarded in 2007, when their 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto received 100 points from the same publication. The Neri family attributes their success to Montalcino's unique terroir which produces wines of exceptional depth and character, but it is also clear that they have a standard of excellence that has created beautiful wines for some fifty years.
