Casanova Di Neri

What to look for

• •Deep garnet colour with brick edges as it opens
• •Cherry, plum and dried herb aromas with a hint of leather
• •Silky tannins that grip gently and fade slowly

About the producer

Casanova di Neri is one of Montalcino's most respected estates, known for balancing traditional winemaking with modern precision across their vineyards.

About the year

2018 was a warm, dry vintage in Tuscany that produced wines with ripe fruit and good concentration. Brunello from this year drinks beautifully now but will age for another decade or more.

Grape characteristics

Brunello is Tuscany's noblest red grape, capable of deep colour and complex flavour. It ages slowly and rewards patience, developing layers of earth and spice beneath the fruit.

About the region

Montalcino sits on the southern edge of Tuscany's clay and limestone hills. The altitude and cool nights give Brunello its signature balance of power and elegance.

Tasting profile

Expect ripe cherry and plum with undertones of dried herbs, tobacco and earth. The wine has weight and presence without heaviness, with flavours that unfold across the palate.

Serving suggestions

Serve at 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. Decant for 30 minutes before drinking to let it open. Use a large red wine glass to give the aromas room to develop.

Also pairs well with

• • Bistecca alla fiorentina
• • Wild boar ragù
• • Aged pecorino cheese
• • Roasted game birds
• • Mushroom risotto