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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2025 to 2037.
vintage8 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2017 | 94/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: cassis, graphite, sweet cedar, violet
Palate: blackcurrant, iron, espresso, polished oak
Pure Cabernet Sauvignon Toscana IGT from Casanova di Neri, a structured Bordeaux-styled counterpoint to the Brunello range.
What it pairs with
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Rib of beef, dry-aged
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Cabernet weight matches dry-aged beef umami. -
Hard mountain cheese with truffle honey
Sweet cedar finds truffle aromatics. -
Beef short rib stew
Cabernet structure for slow-cooked beef.
How to serve Casanova di Neri Pietradonice
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. Rib of beef, dry-aged, Hard mountain cheese with truffle honey, Beef short rib stew. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pure Cabernet Sauvignon IGT introduced 2001, sourced from the family's plantings at Sant'Angelo in Colle.
- 2001: First vintage of Pietradonice
Facts
- Producer
- Casanova di Neri · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
- Classification
- Toscana IGT
- Oak
- 24 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 90 to 140 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2001
Frequently asked about Casanova di Neri Pietradonice
What does Casanova di Neri Pietradonice taste like?
On the nose, cassis, graphite, sweet cedar, violet. On the palate, blackcurrant, iron, espresso, polished oak. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Pure Cabernet Sauvignon Toscana IGT from Casanova di Neri, a structured Bordeaux-styled counterpoint to the Brunello range.
When should I drink Casanova di Neri Pietradonice?
Drink 8 to 20 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 Pietradonice?
Rib of beef, dry-aged is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Hard mountain cheese with truffle honey and Beef short rib stew. Cabernet weight matches dry-aged beef umami.
What grapes are in Casanova di Neri Pietradonice?
The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (100%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.
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