Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino Giovanni Neri 2018

Casanova di Neri’s Brunello di Montalcino Giovanni Neri 2018 is a distinguished expression of Sangiovese from one of Tuscany’s most respected estates. Named in honour of the winery’s founder, Giovanni Neri, it combines the structure and longevity expected of Brunello with the estate’s signature emphasis on purity, precision and vineyard character. The 2018 vintage offers an elegant, balanced style that is approachable now but designed to develop with age.

Tasting Notes
The wine shows a deep ruby-red colour with garnet reflections. Its bouquet is refined and expressive, revealing aromas of ripe red cherries, violets and wild herbs alongside subtle notes of spice, cedar and earth. On the palate, it is dry, layered and well structured, with vibrant acidity, polished tannins and concentrated flavours of dark cherry, plum and Mediterranean herbs. A savoury, persistent finish adds further complexity. It can be enjoyed now with decanting, while its structure and freshness suggest excellent development over the next 10–15 years, and potentially longer in a good cellar.

Production
Produced from Sangiovese grown in Casanova di Neri’s vineyards around Montalcino, the wine reflects the region’s combination of well-drained soils, sun exposure and significant day-to-night temperature variation. The estate gives its Brunello vineyards meticulous attention, selecting grapes carefully before fermentation and extended maturation in wood, as required for Brunello di Montalcino. These methods preserve the variety’s natural freshness while building the depth, structure and ageing potential for which the appellation is known.

Food & Serving
A natural partner for Tuscan cuisine, this Brunello works particularly well with wild boar ragù, roast lamb, grilled or braised beef, game birds and mature hard cheeses. Serve at approximately 18°C. Decant for 1–2 hours before serving, especially when enjoying the wine in its youth; older bottles should be handled more gently and decanted only if necessary to remove sediment.

Producer
Founded by Giovanni Neri in 1971, Casanova di Neri has become one of the leading names in Montalcino. The estate is known for its careful vineyard selection, disciplined winemaking and elegant, age-worthy Brunello wines. Giovanni Neri, named after the winery’s founder, reflects the estate’s long-standing commitment to expressing Sangiovese with clarity and a strong sense of place. Casanova di Neri’s wines have received widespread critical recognition and are regarded among the benchmark expressions of Brunello di Montalcino.

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