Melgab International CC

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 September 29, October 7 and 8 1999. The Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto is produced from a selection of vineyards situated in the natural amphitheatre by the Asso river. The particular microclimate^?, the "terroir^?", the low production per vine and the great attention to detail in the winery^? together produce a well balanced wine with character and good alcohol^? content. It is only produced when the the quality of the grapes harvested is considered to be excellent.

Fermentation^? and Maceration^?: 19 days.

Aged in small oak^? barrels for 27 months. Bottled on the 18 March 2002 and released for sales on the 1 October 2005. Bottles produced: 18,662 of 750 ml and 500 of 1500 ml.

14.5% alcohol^? vol.

Serve with red meats, game and strong cheeses.

This wine can be aged for up to 20-30 years in a horizontal^? position in a cool cellar^?.

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