Brunello Di Montalcino Casanova di Neri 2020

Casanova di Neri ‘s 2020 Brunello di Montalcino (the “Etichetta Bianca” label) is a wine that perfectly embodies the modern, sunny style of one of Montalcino’s most iconic wineries. The 2020 vintage was characterized by regular weather that resulted in a Brunello of great balance, already enjoyable but with excellent potential.

Here are the distinguishing features:

Organoleptic Profile

• Color: Intense, bright ruby red, tending to garnet with movement in the goblet.

• Nose: A very clean and varietal nose. Ripe red fruits (cherry, raspberry) stand out, followed by elegant notes of licorice, underbrush and a slight sweet spice that never covers the fruit.

• Taste: On the palate it is the definition of balance. It has important structure but is less “muscular” than in hot vintages like 2017. The tannins are silky, almost sweet, supported by a freshness that makes the sip long and pleasant.

Technical Characteristics

• Grapes: 100% Sangiovese, selected from the estate’s vineyards that enjoy different exposures.

• Aging: It matures for about 45 months in large oak barrels, a choice that aims to preserve the integrity of the varietal while giving complexity and stability.

• The 2020 Vintage: It is considered a vintage of “harmony.” The wines are expressive from a young age, with more fluid and less austere drinking than 2019.

Recommended pairings

A wine of this stature accompanies rich dishes:

• Great Roasts: Beef tenderloin with green pepper or pork loin with herbs.

• Game: Stewed wild boar or pappardelle with hare ragout.

• Cheeses: Pecorino cheese aged in caves.

Neri’s Casanova touch: What makes this Brunello special is its accessibility. While other Brunellos require years of waiting to smooth out the edges, the 2020 Etichetta Bianca is already “open” and communicative, while having a structure that will allow it to evolve for the next 15-20 years.