Casanova di neri - Brunello di Montalcino White Label 2017
Italy
Red
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94+/100
Robert Parker
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92/100
Vinous
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17,5/20
Jancis Robinson
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91/100
James Suckling
"Produced since 1978, enjoy this 100% Sangiovese typical of the region rated 94+ by the Wine Advocate!"
"Casanova di Neri's 2017 Brunello di Montalcino offers an unexpected grace and floral profile not commonly found in this scorching, dry vintage. True to Casanova di Neri, the wine is bold and dark in appearance, and although the bouquet is dominated by purple and black fruits, there is a brief interlude of garden-fresh rose or lilac. This little moment changes the momentum of this wine in a very positive way, allowing a harmony between the low and high tones that are well matched here. The wine is robust, structured and velvety on the palate, but ultimately this expression is much more delicate than I would have expected from a 2017 Brunello. It's a lovely surprise. 2024-2038" (Robert Parker 2022)
Features
Estate
Casanova di neri
Cuvée
White Label
Vintage
2017
Designation
Brunello di Montalcino
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
100% Sangiovese
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Optical selection, natural fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 25 days
Breeding
42 months in French oak barrels, aged 6 months in bottle
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense, brilliant red colour
Nose
Floral and lemony bouquet, greedy scents of red fruit, specifically cherry, raspberry and black cherry, accompanied by hints of mentholated herbs.
Mouth
Powerful attack, firm and chewy at first sight, lively palate with black fruits balanced by acidity, soft and silky tannins, acidulous notes, long, elegant and harmonious finish.
Serve
AT 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled prime rib with chimichurri, Italian-style veal, aged parmesan...
Casanova di neri
Brunello di Montalcino
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2022) 94+/100 (Wonderful wine)
About the wine:
Casanova di Neri's 2017 Brunello di Montalcino offers an unexpected grace and floral profile not commonly found in this scorching, dry vintage. True to Casanova di Neri, the wine is bold and dark in appearance, and although the bouquet is dominated by purple and black fruits, there is a brief interlude of garden-fresh rose or lilac. This little moment changes the momentum of this wine in a very positive way, allowing a harmony between the low and high tones that are well matched here. The wine is robust, structured and velvety on the palate, but ultimately this expression is much more delicate than I would have expected from a 2017 Brunello. It's a lovely surprise. 2024-2038
Jancis Robinson
Rated wine (guide 2022 ) 17.5/20
About the wine:
Bright medium ruby. Intense nose of sweet fruit with a hint of oak, but otherwise still a little closed. Concentrated, deep sweet-and-sour cherry palate with fine but firm tannins. Very long and elegant rather than powerful. 2022-2030
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated wine (2017 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Dusty flowers, musky cherries and raspberries with hints of mentholated herbs emerge from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This wine is enveloping and soft, with sweet exotic spices and juicy, vibrant acidity that gives way to tart wild berries and rosy inner flowers. The length is stunning, with hard red candy and violets, and soft tannins that don't stop, creating a somewhat chewy, but also fresh expression. That said, this is a stunning wine. 2024-2029
James Suckling
Rated wine (2017 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
A firm, chewy 2017, slightly austere, but offering a lively palate full of black fruit. Medium- to full-bodied on the palate. Try it after 2023.
Customer reviews
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