Undoubtedly - and not only in the 2017 vintage - one of Italy's cult wines: the magical aroma of cherries and black berries, with spicy nuances. Varied aromas in the mouth, especially dark fruits. Perfectly integrated acid and soft, almost sweet tannins characterize the long finish. A wonderfully strong, juicy and dense Brunello with excellent storage potential.
During the Cretaceous period, when almost all of today's Italy lay beneath the seabed, seismic geological shifts began that eventually resulted in the rich mix of soils and rocks found in Casanova di Neri's seven vineyards. Over the following millennia, it shaped the hills of Montalcino and the basins of the Ombrone and Orcia rivers that surround it, creating a soil like the crumbly clay shale known as galestro, on which the Sangiovese grape reaches its best potential. The soil here is also rich in special minerals, such as the precious onyx, which was found in the Pietradonice vineyard on the site of a former quarry. The winery owns 7 wonderful vineyards: Fiesole, Cerretalto, Collalli, Podernuovo, Pietradonice, Giovanni Neri and Cetine.
Bright and intense red color. The first impression on the nose is ethereal and citrusy. As it opens up, notes of red fruits become prominent - especially raspberry and black cherry. On the palate, the generosity of the vintage, 2017, becomes evident: the tannins are soft and silky, balanced by restrained acidity, which perfectly embodies the energy of this sunny vintage. The finish is long and elegant, fresh and harmonious.
