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.
Produced 28,980 bottles.
Fermentation? and Maceration?: 22 days.
Refined in French oak?? barrels for 24 – 30 months and in bottles for at least 1 year.
Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta? Nuova 2001
[ Score: 97/100 | Price: $70 ]
Dark color with intense? blackberry, chocolate? and lightly toasted oak?. Full-bodied and ultravelvety, with caressing tannins. Vanilla?, chocolate and berry. Goes on for minutes. Best after 2010. 4,830 cases made. (JS)
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Serve with red meats, game and strong cheese.
Serving temperature: 19°C.
To be stored in a horizontal? position, in cool dark conditions.
Pack Size: 6 x 750 ml
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