In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, leather, graphite
Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco, sweet spice
Casanova di Neri's blended-estate Brunello, the modern accessible counterpart to Cerretalto and Tenuta Nuova.
What it pairs with
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Bistecca alla fiorentina
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Standard Brunello pairing for the iconic T-bone. -
Wild boar pappardelle
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Game ragu finds the wine's leather notes. -
Aged Pecorino Toscano
Crystalline cheese sharpens cherry-and-tobacco notes.
How to serve Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Bistecca alla fiorentina, Wild boar pappardelle, Aged Pecorino Toscano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Giacomo Neri took over the family estate in 1971 and bottled the first Brunello in 1978.
- 1978 — First Casanova di Neri Brunello bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Casanova di Neri
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Oak
- 30 months in French oak tonneaux
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 110 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1978
Scores
- Wine Advocate 94 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2021)
- Vinous 94 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino
What does Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, leather, graphite. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco, sweet spice. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Casanova di Neri's blended-estate Brunello, the modern accessible counterpart to Cerretalto and Tenuta Nuova.
When should I drink Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino?
Drink 8 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino?
Bistecca alla fiorentina is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar pappardelle and Aged Pecorino Toscano. Standard Brunello pairing for the iconic T-bone.
What grapes are in Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.