2016 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto Magnum

This is one of the absolute top wines from Montalcino from the Casanova di Neri estate. This wine was the first Brunello where the highest quality was pursued and the land was worked with great respect. The grapes were picked by hand in September. The grapes were then fermented for a period of 23 days. The maturation of this wine took place for a period of 29 months in French oak barrels of 500 liters, after which the further maturation in the bottle was continued for at least another year. This producer belongs to the new generation of Brunello producers. The company was started in 1971, when Giovanni Neri bought the largest estate in the Montalcino area. The estate has a total of 39 hectares and is divided into 4 vineyards. The oldest vineyard is 50 years old. The vineyards are located at an altitude of approximately 350 meters above sea level. Casanova di Neri is one of the best producers of Brunello wines.

In terms of weather, the 2015 growing season had a good amount of rain, spread throughout the summer, with mild average temperatures. All things that helped to deliver perfectly ripe grapes in the phenolic side with sugar and acidity in perfect balance as we have not had for a long time. Clear aroma of violets, ripe black cherries, spices, balsamic notes, graphite and liquorice. Big and sweet tannins, endless mouthfeel with a very long sweet finish in the style of Cerretalto. All this is fused with great harmony. High aging potential. It should be served at 16-17 C°, opening the bottle at least 2-3 hours before.

Fermentation and maceration were natural, using only gravity to get the grapes into open conical fermenters, with a drop down system for 32 days. The wine was left to rest in wooden barrels for 30 months and bottle aged for 30 months. Suckling writes (100/100): "Drinkable now, but will go on forever" This is a super scarce 1.5 liter magnum.

FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.