2020 Casanova di Neri - Brunello di Montalcino (750ml)

The 2020 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino White Label channels decades of estate expertise into a focused expression of Sangiovese Grosso. Plantings on Montalcino’s eastern and southern slopes benefit from mixed clay, loam, galestro, and limestone soils, producing a vintage marked by structural precision and ripe crimson fruit.

A deep ruby hue transitions to brick-orange at the rim, signaling healthy oxidative maturity. The nose delivers layered notes of crushed black cherry and blood orange, backed by subtle sweet spice and dried herbal undertones. On the palate, the wine projects full weight balanced by firm, polished tannins that create remarkable length. Concentrated dark berry and savory earth carry through to a prolonged finish highlighted by tart red citrus and cranberry extracts.

Estate winemaking prioritizes gentle extraction, featuring twenty-day maceration followed by approximately thirty-six months of aging in oversized Slavonian oak casks. This traditional regimen softens early astringency while preserving the grape’s inherent acidity and mineral backbone.

The wine’s robust acid-tannin framework guides straightforward pairings. Heavy grilling enhances its savory depth, making grilled venison a direct match. Alternatively, the bright crimson fruit and crisp finish cut through rich dairy, pairing cleanly with thick slices of aged Parmigiano served at room temperature.