Casanova di Neri
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Established in 1971 when Giovanni Neri acquired a large estate within Montalcino. Just opened another ‘06, which spent about 45 months on oak. Aromas of ripe dark fruits with complex spice and oak notes. On the palate black cherry and blackberry take over giving in to notes of sweet oak and an array of spice. Soft tannins, well balanced with great mouthfeel, drinking nicely ending with sweet fruit and oak. Very nice! Still have an ‘03 in Cellar!!
Established in 1971 when Giovanni Neri acquired a large estate within Montalcino. Just opened another ‘06, which spent about 45 months on oak. Aromas of ripe dark fruits with complex spice and oak notes. On the palate black cherry and blackberry take over giving in to notes of sweet oak and an array of spice. Soft tannins, well balanced with great mouthfeel, drinking nicely ending with sweet fruit and oak. Very nice! Still have an ‘03 in Cellar!!
Aug 26th, 2020Established in 1971 when Giovanni Neri acquired a large estate within Montalcino. Just opened an ‘06, which spent about 45 months on oak. Aromas of ripe dark fruits with complex spice and oak notes. On the palate black cherry and blackberry take over giving in to notes of sweet oak and an array of spice. Soft tannins, well balanced with great mouthfeel, drinking nicely ending with sweet fruit and oak. Very nice!
Established in 1971 when Giovanni Neri acquired a large estate within Montalcino. Just opened an ‘06, which spent about 45 months on oak. Aromas of ripe dark fruits with complex spice and oak notes. On the palate black cherry and blackberry take over giving in to notes of sweet oak and an array of spice. Soft tannins, well balanced with great mouthfeel, drinking nicely ending with sweet fruit and oak. Very nice!
Dec 28th, 2018
Definitely more new world style. Cedary oak complements concentrated black and red fruit with tertiary notes of graphite and sweet tobacco.
Definitely more new world style. Cedary oak complements concentrated black and red fruit with tertiary notes of graphite and sweet tobacco.
Nov 24th, 2013
Wow, 12 years old and fresh as if a 2013. Intense color and nose flavors like a super Tuscan and many more years ahead.
Wow, 12 years old and fresh as if a 2013. Intense color and nose flavors like a super Tuscan and many more years ahead.
Jun 16th, 2018
I liked this, especially with about 90 minutes of air. Tart cherries, red currants, and black tea on a mid-weight frame, with moderate acidity and mostly integrated tannins. Good pairing with penne w/pork ragú. However, my wife liked it less than I did.
I liked this, especially with about 90 minutes of air. Tart cherries, red currants, and black tea on a mid-weight frame, with moderate acidity and mostly integrated tannins. Good pairing with penne w/pork ragú. However, my wife liked it less than I did.
Jan 15th, 2018
Hitting pause on cellar pruning tonight, in consideration of our away Amigo, I couldn't resist popping one of these at the Club tonight. Tons of tannin at the open, but 20 minutes in glass.....wow....dark chocolate, berries, tobacco...fantastic juice! 20 second finish, just a classic Brunello. Loved it....have 2 more, and they could last 5+ years without a doubt!
Hitting pause on cellar pruning tonight, in consideration of our away Amigo, I couldn't resist popping one of these at the Club tonight. Tons of tannin at the open, but 20 minutes in glass.....wow....dark chocolate, berries, tobacco...fantastic juice! 20 second finish, just a classic Brunello. Loved it....have 2 more, and they could last 5+ years without a doubt!
Jan 5th, 2018
Outstanding brunello. One of my favorites. Well balanced. Smokey. Bacon. Long finale.
Outstanding brunello. One of my favorites. Well balanced. Smokey. Bacon. Long finale.
Sep 24th, 2017
Rich and long. Chocolate cherries. Full bodied cigar notes with Espresso. Elegant and powerful. Drink within 3 years.
Rich and long. Chocolate cherries. Full bodied cigar notes with Espresso. Elegant and powerful. Drink within 3 years.
May 16th, 2017