Casanova Di Neri - Brunello Di Montalcino White Label 2019 (750ml)
Price: $74.00
| Producer | Casanova Di Neri |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Subregion | Brunello Di Montalcino |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 1554398 |
| Size | 750ml |
The estate was founded by Giovanni Neri, a grain merchant from south of Florence, who purchased the 200 hectare Casanova farm on the eastern side of Montalcino in 1971. The first Brunello bottling was made that year but the first commercial release was produced in 1982. Giovanni’s son Giacomo took over in 1991 and he has now been joined by his own son Giovanni since 2012.
A Tenuta Nuova bottling was first produced from a newly acquired site south of town in 1993. A wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon was also made at this time and further acquisitions were made on the northern slopes. By 2015 the winery was sourcing grapes from six different vineyard locations.
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
The Casanova di Neri 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows thick fruit fabric with stitchings of underbrush pressed rose bright cherry tobacco and balanced oak spice. This wine definitely has a special groove. It offers a ripe round texture with good acidity followed by fine chalky tannins. This is impressive quality for 109600 bottles produced. In fact this is one of the best village Brunellos from Giacomo Neri and his family made so far.
Wine Spectator: 94 Points
The core of ripe cherry fruit is complemented by woodsy mushroom iron spice and saline flavors in this intense red with a long resonant aftertaste. Though balanced this could benefit from a few more years to really hit its sweet spot. Best from 2026 through 2042. ?B.S.
Jeb Dunnuck: 93+ Points
Pouring a rich red color the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino White Label takes on layered savory aromas of leather tobacco leaf dried cherries mocha and a light rustic quality although it?s very well-balanced. Medium to full-bodied it?s pure and energetic with rich ripe concentration and ripe tannins. It?s approachable now and is a great entry into the vintage with accessibility high since about 100000 bottles were produced. It?s also a great value. Drink 2024-2034.
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