Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto
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Casanova di Neri
Sangiovese Grosso
About this wine
Casanova di Neri's flagship single-vineyard Brunello, sourced from the historic Cerretalto vineyard — a 4-hectare site at 300-350m altitude on a steep slope in a natural amphitheater above the Asso River, east of Montalcino. The cool site and significant day-to-night temperature swings give slow, late ripening and exceptional aromatic complexity. Cerretalto is only bottled in vintages the estate considers truly exceptional, and has repeatedly earned scores of 98-100 points from major critics, including recognition as Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year. It represents the pinnacle of the Neri range alongside Tenuta Nuova.
Not an everyday bottle — this is a special-occasion Brunello that showcases what a single great vineyard can do.
Sommelier's Note
"When Cerretalto is released, it is because the vintage earned it — this is Casanova di Neri showing what a single great site can do."
Food Pairings
Ideal with grilled red meat, roast lamb, mature hard cheeses, and truffle-based dishes such as porcini risotto.
When to drink it
Milestone celebrations, collector vertical tastings, and top-tier restaurant dinners.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese Grosso
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $350-485 (US retail; reference conversion, varies significantly by vintage)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese Grosso from the 4-hectare Cerretalto vineyard (300-350m altitude, east of Montalcino, on the Asso River). Bottled only in exceptional vintages. Aged approximately two years in oak followed by extended bottle aging of three years or more before release. DOCG Brunello di Montalcino.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why isn't Cerretalto made every year?
- The Cerretalto vineyard is a cool, late-ripening site, and Casanova di Neri only bottles this wine in vintages it considers truly exceptional, which is why some years see no release at all.
- How does it compare to Tenuta Nuova?
- Both are single-vineyard flagship Brunellos, but Cerretalto comes from a cooler, higher-altitude site with slower ripening, giving it more aromatic complexity and finesse, while Tenuta Nuova, from a warmer southern site, tends toward more power and richness.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Grilled red meat, roast lamb, mature hard cheeses, and truffle-based dishes like porcini risotto are classic pairings for this powerful, structured Brunello.
- Is it worth cellaring?
- Yes — it is built for long aging thanks to extended oak and bottle maturation before release, and top vintages continue to develop for decades.
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RedSangiovese Grosso
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RedSangiovese
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