- 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
- Contains sulphites
- Rare bottle
- Net item
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.