Casanova di Neri ‘White Label’ is their multi-vineyard blend and the flagship of the estate. This is a great example of the Neri family’s house style using the winery’s own distinctive clones of Sangiovese to produce a wine that stands out for its elegance, finesse, high quality and long ageing potential. Aged for three and half years in oak barrels and a further six months in bottle. Generous on the nose with notes of bergamot, wild violet and morello cherry. Full-bodied and harmonious on the palate with intense flavours and chewy tannins. Long and savoury finish. It can be enjoyed now but will be best in a few years.
Producer description:
Founded in 1971 by Giovanni Neri, this estate quickly achieve international acclaims and earned its place amongst the best producers in Brunello. Neri was fascinated by remote Montalcino and its austere Sangiovese. He found a working farm, Podere Casanova, which, thanks to its altitude, aspect and soil composition, had the potential to make great Brunellos. Today, his son Giacomo runs the estate, alongside his two sons, Giovanni and Gianlorenzo. They own seven vineyards, each having its own identity and planted with Casanova di Neri's own clones of Sangiovevse.
Style:
Still Red
Vintage:
2020
Dryness:
Dry
Size:
75cl
Delivery:
2025 May
Available:
3
Critic Scores
Vinous | 94
The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is dreamy, with a confectionary burst of sweet spice and vivid crushed black cherries complemented by rosy florals. It's juicy, opening with a sweet and sour sensation as hints of cranberry and tart citrus give way to a tactile coating of crunchy mineral tones toward the close. This resonates with tension, long and staining with a tinge of bitter blackberry and tangerine that pucker the cheeks as edgy tannins frame the finish. Gorgeous.
Robert Parker | 94
The Casanova di Neri 2020 Brunello di Montalcino (with the white label) represents a departure from the norm. Because the Cerretalto was not produced, fruit from that vineyard with its reddish mineral-rich soils was directed here instead. For that reason, this wine is especially spicy, lifted and intense. Dark cherry fruit is followed by rusty nail, black pepper and milled spice. The wine is fermented in steel tanks, sees 20 days of skin maceration and ages in botte and tonneaux for over three years. The oak is very well integrated. This is a wine of character.
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