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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2016: best 2031 to 2051.
vintage15 yrs35 yrs37 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2016 | 98/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2016 | 97/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, graphite, leather, violet
Palate: dark plum, iron, espresso, polished oak
Single-vineyard Brunello from Casanova di Neri's Cerretalto cru, one of Montalcino's most concentrated cuvees.
What it pairs with
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Bistecca alla fiorentina
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Cerretalto's structure meets a charcoal T-bone equal to equal. -
Wild boar with chocolate sauce
Game and dark fruit lock. -
Aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Crystalline cheese amplifies the wine's depth.
How to serve Casanova di Neri Cerretalto
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 with chocolate sauce, Aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Casanova di Neri's Cerretalto cru, named for a single south-facing parcel above the Asso river, released only in top vintages. First bottled 1981.
- 1981: First vintage of Cerretalto
Facts
- Producer
- Casanova di Neri · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Oak
- 36 months in French and Slavonian oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 250 to 450 at retail
- Drinking window
- 15 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1981
Frequently asked about Casanova di Neri Cerretalto
What does Casanova di Neri Cerretalto taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, graphite, leather, violet. On the palate, dark plum, iron, espresso, polished oak. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-vineyard Brunello from Casanova di Neri's Cerretalto cru, one of Montalcino's most concentrated cuvees.
When should I drink Casanova di Neri Cerretalto?
Drink 15 to 35 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 Cerretalto?
Bistecca alla fiorentina is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar with chocolate sauce and Aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Cerretalto's structure meets a charcoal T-bone equal to equal.
What grapes are in Casanova di Neri Cerretalto?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
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