
Appellation: DOCG
Description: Dry Red
Vintages Available: 2003
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Producer: Casanova di Neri
The farm "Casanova di Neri" was founded in 1971 when Giovanni Neri bought a large estate? within the Montalcino territory. The farm is 35 hectares? of vineyards divided into 4 allotments in various areas: the "Pietradonice" in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, the "Cetine" in S. Angelo in Colle, the "Cerratalto" and the Fiesole" near the homonymous farmhouse opposite to Montalcino.
100% Sangiovese which in Montalcino is called Brunello.
The grapes were harvested on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of October 1998.
Fermentation? and Maceration?: 21 days.
Aged in Slavonian oak? barrels for 36 months. Bottled on the 31 May 2002 and released for sales on the 10 January 2003.
Exotic aromas of plums?, incense and Indian spices. Full-bodied, with very fine tannins and long, caressing, silky? aftertaste?.
14% alcohol? vol.
Serve with red meats, game and strong cheeses.
Pack Size: 6 x 750 ml
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