In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • Rib of beef, dry-aged Find rib of beef, dry-aged on TableJourney →
    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.

History

Pure Cabernet Sauvignon IGT introduced 2001, sourced from the family's plantings at Sant'Angelo in Colle.

  1. 2001 — First vintage of Pietradonice

Facts

Producer
Casanova di Neri
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

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 94 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2021)

Tags

cabernet sauvignon cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid mood bold mood elegant occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with red meat price fine still red super tuscan
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