Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Cerretalto

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Region
Tuscany
Producer
Casanova di Neri
Vintage
2018
Grape varieties
  • 100% Sangiovese
Bottle size
75 cl
Ratings
  • 97 points Wine Spectator
  • 96 points Robert Parker
  • 98 points Jeb Dunnuck
Alcohol
14.5%
Classification
DOCG
Special characteristic

Hand-picked and hand-selected grapes. Destemming followed by temperature-controlled wild-yeast fermentation for around 32 days, with regular pump-overs to prevent the grape skins from drying. Subsequent gentle pressing followed by maturation, including malolactic fermentation, for 36 months in French oak barrels. After bottling, the wine was kept back for a further 24 months before being released for sale.

Vintage 2018 is without doubts memorable for Cerretalto. The nose is extremely complex, rich, and explosive. After some time, a trademark note of graphite appears, followed by cherry, liquorice and small red fruits. Finally, balsamic and menthol scents complete the olfactory experience. To the palate, it is deep and generous, with a vibrant freshness which gives it perfect balance. The ending is savory, velvety, and very long.

The plot Cerretalto is situated in the north-east of Montalcino.

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It all began in 1971 for this world-renowned estate, when Giacomo Neri purchased an extensive rural property situated within the Montalcino municipality. Neri wanted to make a game-changing wine that would redefine the Brunello tradition. 

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Casanova di Neri