Casanova di Neri

Dichtes Bouquet mit Aromen nach Brombeere und etwas Rauch. Satter Geschmack mit schöner Fruchtfülle und wohldosiertem Tannin. Wirkt sehr harmonisch und hallt lang nach. Wahrlich kein gewöhnlicher Rosso aus den Lagen um Sant'Antimo. SUPERIORE.DE

IbBianco ist ein Blend aus Vermentino und Grechetto und duftet herrlich nach kandierter Aprikose und Pfirsich. Eleganz und Finesse im kräftig-fruchtigen und komplexen Geschmack, der lang und mit einer gewissen Coolness andauert. SUPERIORE.DE

Rosso di Montalcino mit charmantem und klar gezeichneten Bouquet von Kirschen und Pflaumen. Am Gaumen sehr trinkanimierend, entfaltet sich mit weichen, geschmeidigen Tanninen, sehr saftig und präzise. Entspannter Toskana-Genuss auf hohem Niveau! SUPERIORE.DE

Intensives Lachsrosa. Verführerisches Bouquet nach Kirsche, Himbeere, Erdbeere, blumigen Noten und Spuren von Mandarine. Am Gaumen Gewürze und kleine rote Beeren, mit knackiger Säure und einer wunderbaren Frische gesegnet. Ein hochklassiger Begleiter zu kräftigen mediterranen Vorspeisen, leichten Pasta-Gerichten oder einfach nur zu geselligen Grillfesten mit Toskana-affinen Weinfreunden. SUPERIORE.DE

Phantastisch strukturierter Brunello, der im ertragsarmen Jahr 2014 davon profitierte, dass man auf die Vinifikation des Selektions-Brunello "Tenuta Nuova" verzichtete. Straff und schön frisch mit intensiven Aromen, samtiger Frucht, reifem Tannin, wunderschöner Säureader und endlos langem Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Helles Rubin; verführerisch-frisches Himbeer-Veilchenbouquet, feine Würze; am Gaumen dicht, die feinkörnigen Gerbstoffe und die vife Säure in intriganter Balance, der Ausklang harmonisch und jugendlich. Gelungen." Vinum

"Leuchtendes, intensives Rubin mit leicht hellem Rand. Eröffnet mit leicht krautigen Noten, klärt sich, dann nach Haselnüssen, Veilchen und Kirschen. Am Gaumen gute Dichte, zeigt kerniges, festes Tannin, schön ummantelt von süßer Frucht, im Finale guter Druck." Falstaff

"Deep ruby. Lifted, sweet marasca cherry with a cool edge. Sweet fruit with amazing concentration and length for this vintage. Perhaps the tannins are a little hard, but there is plenty of fruit on the finish to counteract them. Great effort for the vintage."  Jancis Robinson

"This red is dense with cherry, strawberry and floral notes, building to a juicy finish. The structure is there too, but this is more about the fruit." Wine Spectator

"For the first time in Casanova di Neri's history, the white-label Brunello incorporates grapes usually destined for their Tenuta Nuova and Cerretalto bottlings. The grapes were given a brief maceration so as not to extract any bitter tannins, yielding an immediately approachable midweight red. Dusty cherry, cranberry and redcurrant notes grace the nose and palate, with red rose and white pepper lending complexity. The tannins are fine and provide a subtle grip, while taut, tart acidity demands a rich, meaty pasta sauce. This will sit well at the dinner table." Decanter

"Wild red fruit and orange zest with cedar and wild herbs. The cherries here are fresh and lively and the tannins cut a sturdy, even frame around impressively long, fresh flavors. The only Brunello made here in 2014; there are no single vineyard bottlings." James Suckling

"This is the white label Brunello from Giacomo Neri and his son Giovanni. The 2014 Brunello di Montalcino is faithful to the vintage with a compact and streamlined style that suggests a near or medium-term drinking window. In general, I am hesitant to recommend this vintage for any significant cellar aging, and one reason is because these wines perform nicely straight out of the gate. The same goes for this relatively easy expression that is redolent of wild berry, rose hip, blue flower and moist potting soil. Because the Brunelli Tenuta Nuova and Cerretalto were not made in this vintage, this wine represents a blend of fruit from across the estate. This is the first time this has happened at Casanova di Neri." Robert Parker

"Bright deep red. Perfumed nose of red cherry, Oriental spices, flint and graphite. Rich, dense and suave on entry, then lighter and more linear in the middle, but with a plush juicy mouthfeel that makes it hard to put the glass back down once you’ve started tasting it. Very pure black/red cherry and spice flavors linger impressively on the long, refreshing finish. A knockout 2014 Brunello that lacks the size of the bigger vintages (very appropriately, I may add, given what the 2014 growing season was like) but showcases enchanting purity and grace. Vey well done." VINOUS

Pietradonice aus dem Traumjahrgang 2016 ist Cabernet Sauvignon auf auf höchstem Niveau und mittlerweile eine Legende. Monumental und sehr konzentriert, mit Anspielungen an Sauerkirschen und eine feine Zedernholz- und Süßholznote. Eindeutig als Montalcino-Gewächs zu erkennen und doch mit der kräuterwürzigen Art ebenso Neri- wie rebsortentypisch. SUPERIORE.DE

"Glänzendes, dunkles Rubin. Eröffnet mit betont erdigen Noten, nach Schiefer und Trüffel, dann viel Johannisbeere und reife Zwetschke. Saftig in Ansatz und Verlauf, sehr gut herausgearbeitet Frucht, feinmaschiges Tannin." Falstaff

"I am happily impressed by the 2016 Pietradonice. This wine is so easy and pleasant to drink, I'd say it's almost dangerous: The bottle finishes much faster than you'd like. When in Montalcino, there are few alternatives to the local Sangiovese grape, and wines of this quality made with Cabernet Sauvignon can be counted on one hand. Evidently, the potential for others is there. This vintage shows a rich and darkly saturated color followed by ripe aromas of blackberry, plum, spice and sweet tobacco. I am especially impressed by the optimal ripeness of the tannins that gives this wine a smooth and supple approach. This wine could age, but it also performs beautifully straight out the gate. I am a fan." Robert Parker

Tenuta Nuova mit klarem Duft von roten Beeren, Nüssen und Gewürzen erfüllt den Gaumen mit unendlich viel saftiger, komplexer Frucht und super-feinen Tanninen. Unwiderstehlich attraktiv! SUPERIORE.DE

"This is another fabulous wine from Giacomo Neri. The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is a deeply layered expression with bold tones of dark fruit that are softened and enhanced by spice, leather, tobacco and balsam herb. The wine is very beautiful and polished with slightly less depth and complexity compared the outstanding vintage that precedes it. Despite the vintage variation, this is a wine of enormous pedigree and importance. It is generous and confident with a presentation that offers purity, intensity and persistence." Robert Parker

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is dark, sensual and inviting, with lovely textural depth and fine balance. Macerated dark cherry, plum, smoke, lavender and spice flesh out in a succulent, expressive Brunello that should drink well with minimal cellaring." VINOUS

"A red with earthy, meaty, salty, ripe fruit aromas and flavors. Full body with round, velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. So much richness and depth. Needs at least a year or two to come together." James Suckling

Das zweite Spitzengewächs aus der Podere Casanova verführt mit seinem Duft nach dunklen Früchten, Pfeffer und anderen Gewürzen. Der Geschmack ist reich und kompakt mit einem lebhaften Frucht-Säure-Spiel bis zum Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lots of spice, balsamic and ripe-fruit character to this one. Walnut undertones. Full to medium body, a compressed structure of ripe tannins and packed-in fruit. Vibrant finish." James Suckling

"Precise balance sets the stage for cherry, black currant, violet and tobacco flavors in this smooth, intense red. The tannins are present yet well-integrated and this persists with echoes of fruit and tobacco. Reveals an element of spice on the aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"The Casanova di Neri 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is a beautiful wine that recalls many of the stunning characteristics found in its high-scoring predecessor. The bouquet offers black cherry, spice, leather, balsam herb, cola and licorice. The complexity is absolutely impressive. The 2012 vintage shows aromatic intensity and persistence on the finish. Having said that, this remains one Bellissimo Brunello." Robert Parker

Grandios: Im Cerretalto 2008 vereinen sich die vornehmsten Merkmale seiner Art: Kraft und Weite, ein entschlossener Geschmack, mächtige Aromen von Brombeere, Lakritze und Eichenholz, pure Frucht, vollmundig, kraftvolle Tannine, samtig und schön geschichtet. SUPERIORE.DE

"Kraftvolles dunkles Rubin mit leichtem Granatschimmer. Eröffnet inder Nase mit feinen Krätuernoten, viel Kardamom, dann satte, frische Kirsche, im Hintergrund Gewürznelken. Spielt am Gaumen mächtig auf, viel reife, dunkle Frucht, öffnet sich mit präsentem, dichtem Tannin, ummantelt von süßem Schmelz, satt und mächtig im hinteren Bereich, langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"This is truly impressive for the vintage. Few remember 2008 butthis has so much violet, stone and berry aromas. Slate too. Full-bodied, firm and silky. Perfect now." James Suckling

Tiefdunkles samtenes Rubinrot. Opulentes Bouquet nach Sauerkirsche, Maulbeere, etwas feuchtem Laub und Lorbeer. Dazu die typische Neri-Würze nach Holz, Tabak und Ginster. Am Gaumen dann eine offenherzige Frucht gepaart mit der Präzision eines monumentalen Brunello-Gerüsts, der neben feiner Süße die Balance mit dem straffen Säurenerv hält und in einen schier unendlichen Abgang mündet. Ein Klasse-Wein, wie er auch uns nur selten ins Glas kommt. SUPERIORE.DE

"Verführerische Nase mit einem Potpourri aus Frucht-, Blüten- und Würznoten, Zimt und Pflaumen vor allem; am Gaumen mit akkurat ausbalancierter Säure und engmaschigem Tannin, gut dosierte mineralische Nuancen, endet vielversprechend auf Noten von Waldfrüchten, Leder und Lakritze. Hervorragender Brunello, der mit der reife sogar noch zulegen kann." Vinum

"Funkelndes, intensives Rubin mit leichtem Granatschimmer. Vielschichtige und ansprechende Nase, intensiv nach dunkler, reifer Kirsche, etwas Zwetschke, dann auch Noten nach Schiefer und Lakritze. Kraftvoll und mächtig am Gaumen, offenbart sich mit viel dichtmaschigem Tannin, verwoben, viel präsente Frucht, im Finale satter Druck." Falstaff

"Deep luminous ruby-red. Spicy red cherry and mineral nuances on the nose and in the mouth. Enters fresh and juicy with noteworthy flesh and size to the red and blue fruit flavors, then suave and refined all the way onto the long refined finish. Closes with youthfully chewy tannins and a tactile mouthfeel offering hints of flinty minerals and raspberry. A brooding giant that is extremely elegant and refined. Very well done." VINOUS

"There’s a lot in this wine, in terms of complexity, that is all underpinned by concentrated, ripe and assertive red cherries. The oak is nicely placed and there’s a sense of purpose and build on the palate that really sets it apart. High-class tannins." James Suckling

"Youthful-looking mid ruby. Dark fruit with impressive depth and with a hint of gingerbread. Lovely, tangy dark-cherry fruit and loads of powdery tannins that are a little demanding right now. Needs much more age." Jancis Robinson

"This intense version is concentrated, with black cherry, blackberry, graphite, tobacco and spice flavors, yet remains light-footed due to the racy profile. Structured, yet beautifully balanced and youthful. Shows purity and length on the aftertaste, which introduces a floral component." Wine Spectator

"There are a handful of wines in Italy that make me nervous before I taste them because my expectations are so high. This is one of those wines. Indeed, previous editions of Cerretalto have earned the coveted 100 point score, and I am astutely aware of the pedigree and potential that comes forth with each new vintage. As enthusiastic as my assessment of the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto is, I'm stopping short of that perfect score. This vintage is something of a moving target with wines that are beautiful, without a doubt, yet the growing conditions were not even across the appellation, and achieving optimal tannic management posed a challenge to many producers. If I were to make any criticism of this wine, it would fall along those lines. That aside, this is a beautiful Brunello that boasts deep intensity and bold black fruit flavors that are plummy and rich. Spice, toasted oak and tobacco frame that primary fruit. Cerretalto ages in oak for 30 months and that strong imprint has added to the structure, depth and contemporary character of this A-list Brunello. That oak imprint is also reinforced in the wine's tannins. There's no doubt that this wine needs more cellar aging. I would absolutely not suggest drinking it within the next five years. Any awkwardness it shows now should iron itself out with more bottle time." Robert Parker

Cerretalto 2010 mit wunderschöner, natürlicher Komplexität und feinen Eichenholz-Tönen von Zimt, Nelke, Schokolade und exotischen Gewürzen. Am Gaumen eine dunkle, dichte, reife Frucht und feste Tannine. Unglaublich lang und tief mit erstaunlich frischer Säure. Perfekte Riserva! SUPERIORE.DE

"Konzentrierte, dunkle Farbe. Ganz süsses Bouquet, intensiv und massiv, weit gefasstes Duftbild mit maximaler Fülle, voluminöse, holzige Süsse, satt und imposant. Weit aufgespannt auf der Zunge, ganz saftig und süss, mit straff organisierter Struktur und würzigen Gerbstoffen. Ein massiver, superkonzentrierter Brunello, ganz auf Intensität und beeindruckende Süsse gearbeitet. Ewig lang und saturiert am Gaumen, braucht viel Zeit." Weinwisser

"This is a towering achievement. It is delightful on every level. The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto is an expressive, exuberant and stunning wine that opens to a dark ruby color and rich consistency. The bouquet is never-ending with immediate intensity that is followed closely by finely-tuned aromas of black cherry, spice, grilled herb, clove, tobacco, wet earth and white truffle. A gorgeous display of elegant mineral tones rises from the bouquet with time. Later, those aromas turn to cola, licorice and tar. This wine showed an impressive evolution over the 24 hours I tasted it and delivered solid improvements each time. The mouthfeel is silky and smooth, and there's enough power here to move the wine over the palate in seamless fashion. This is a bottle for the back of your cellar." Robert Parker

"This is very tannic and powerful with loads of currants, spices and hints of wood. So much stone and mineral character to this. Violets, too. Full-bodied, tight and structured. Massively dense yet agile and bright. It goes on for minutes. Needs at least three or four years to soften." James Suckling