Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto 2018

Casanova di Neri’s Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto 2018 is one of the estate’s most prestigious and limited expressions of Sangiovese. Produced only in exceptional vintages, it is renowned for its remarkable mineral character, depth and longevity—an emblematic wine shaped by the estate’s intuition, passion and uncompromising attention to detail.

Tasting Notes
The wine shows a clear, brilliant ruby-red colour. Its aromatic profile is deeply expressive, combining pronounced mineral notes with dark red fruit, subtle chocolate and liquorice. On the palate, Cerretalto is powerful yet refined, with impressive concentration, beautifully integrated tannins and a remarkably long, persistent finish. Its structure and balance give it excellent ageing potential. While already compelling with careful aeration, the 2018 vintage should develop further complexity over many years in bottle, rewarding cellaring for well over a decade under suitable conditions.

Production
Cerretalto comes from a highly distinctive site in Montalcino, where an exceptional concentration of minerals in the soil contributes to the wine’s intense and individual character. The grapes are carefully selected by hand both before and after destemming, followed by natural fermentation without added commercial yeast. Maceration and fermentation take place in an open, conical, temperature-controlled vessel over 32 days. The wine then matures for 36 months in wood before resting for a further 24 months in bottle prior to release.

Food & Serving
This structured Brunello is an excellent partner for richly flavoured dishes such as braised beef, wild boar, roast lamb, game and bistecca alla Fiorentina. It also pairs beautifully with mature hard cheeses and truffle-accented cuisine. Serve at approximately 18°C, ideally after allowing the bottle to come gradually to temperature. Decant for one to two hours before serving to open the aromas and soften the wine’s considerable structure.

Producer
Founded in 1971 by Giovanni Neri, Casanova di Neri has become one of Montalcino’s most respected estates, celebrated for expressive, terroir-driven Brunello di Montalcino. The winery combines meticulous vineyard work with precise, traditional cellar practices, and Cerretalto represents the pinnacle of this approach. Selected only in outstanding years, it is regarded as one of the estate’s signature wines and has earned international recognition for its concentration, elegance and exceptional ageing ability.

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