Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Giovanni Neri DOCG 2018

A brand new Brunello, dedicated to the creator of Casanova di Neri, Giovanni Neri.

The grapes come from a fantastic field between S. Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell'Abate. There are 7 hectares, and the canes are almost 50 years old. It was pure luck that the family was allowed to buy this field in 2017. It happened exclusively because the previous owner only wanted to sell to a Montalcino family that he knew came from the area, lived there, and would continue to live there.

The field is located at an altitude of 320-390 metres, and the subsoil consists of Galestro marl with clay and silt deposits.

After harvest in mid/late September 2018, the optically sorted grapes with approx. 20% whole bunches spontaneously fermented in open tins for 29 days.

The wine has subsequently matured for 24 months in used tonneaux and 6 months in a 50 hl Slavonian oak cask. After 18 months in bottle sent to the market.

In the nose, you are met by a large, broad palette of red fruits and berries. In the mouth you are met by very fine creamy and sweet tannins, and the wine has an absolutely fantastic balance.

2018 was a year of very cold winter followed by a rainy spring. The summer was without extreme heat and ripening of the grapes took place very slowly and calmly. So all in all a year that is expected to produce elegant and very durable wines.