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2006 Casanova di Neri - Angry Wine Merchant
2006 Casanova di Neri - Angry Wine Merchant
2006 Casanova di Neri - Angry Wine Merchant
2006 Casanova di Neri - Angry Wine Merchant
2006 Casanova di Neri - Angry Wine Merchant

2006 Casanova di Neri

Cerretalto,  Sangiovese

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG,  Tuscany,  Italy

$350
RP 99
V 95
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2006 Casanova di Neri Cerretalto, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy

2006 Casanova di Neri  Cerretalto is a special blend of intuition, passion and vision – the hallmark of all Casanova di Neri’s work. The grapes hail mainly from a vineyard situated in a natural amphitheatre alongside a small river. The prized white truffles which grow in our private truffle reserve here bear witness to the purity of this environment. Soil rich in minerals, a very particular microclimate and low yield per plant coupled with our experience, dedication and passion for our work in the vineyard and in the cellar make Cerretalto a wine of immense character and harmonious structure. It's a wine of exceptional quality, personality and inimitable style – the perfect expression of the territory that nurtures it, the distillation of our idea of what a great Brunello should be. Cerretalto is a wine of outstanding character. Its uniqueness lies in the aroma’s graphite notes and sanguine undertones, and the extraordinary length and persistence of flavour on the palate. Its collection of accolades is incredible and unmatched: 100/100 Wine Advocate, 100/100 Wine Spectator, 100/100 James Suckling, 100/100 Falstaff, 100/100 Luca Gardini, 100/100 International Wine Report, 100/100 Wine Enthusiast.

WINE STORY

Casanova di Neri Cerretalto is a single-vineyard Brunello di Montalcino, representing the pinnacle of Neri's production from some of the winery's best vines. Cerretalto is an old vineyard in a natural amphitheater over the Asso River east of Montalcino, and its wines are among the best the Brunello di Montalcino denomination has to offer.

VINEYARDS & VINIFICATION

VINEYARD LOCATION:

East of Montalcino

ELEVATION:

330 meters

SOILS:

Galestro with alluvial deposits and a high concentration of iron and magnesium

TRAINING SYSTEM:

Spur-pruned cordon (cordone speronato)

FARMING PRACTICES:

Organic (not certified)

AGE OF VINES:

50 years (planted in 1960s)

YIELD:

3,500 kg per hectare

GRAPES:

100% Sangiovese

TYPE OF YEAST:

Ambient

POST-FERMENTATION PROCEDURES:

SECOND FERMENTATION:

N/A

MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION:

Yes

FILTRATION:

Unfiltered

AGING CONTAINER:

Oak barrels

AGING TIME:

30-36 months

BOTTLE AGING TIME:

18-24 months

PRODUCTION:

10,000 bottles per year

VEGAN:

Yes
 

TECHNICAL DATA

ALCOHOL: 14.5-15% TOTAL ACIDITY:

6 g/l

RESIDUAL SUGAR: < 1 g/l EXTRACT:

34 g/l
RP 99

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Holy gorgeousness! The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto is a knock-out beauty. This wine far surpassed my expectations and the memory I have of it from when I first tasted it on release six years back. This vintage has gained in precision, length and focus. It has shed a lot of its baby fat to reveal a muscular and beautifully balanced body. Its core is composed of wild berry, spice, leather and balsam herb—that latter aroma is something of a signature touch for Casanova di Neri. Despite all that enormous complexity and depth, this 2006 vintage still tastes young and tonic. The tannins are youthful, and this wine still has more potential for a slow-aging evolution ahead. Reviewed by Monica Larner, Issue Date February 28, 2018. Drinking window: 2020-2040.
V 95

Vinous

The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto emerges from the glass with layers of beautifully delineated dark fruit, flowers, mint, licorice and violets. It possesses terrific richness and nuance in a full-bodied, structured style that captures the essence of this great vintage. Big, powerful tannins provide the backdrop for expressive, super-ripe aromas and flavors. The 2006 needs time to soften, but it is immensely promising. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, April 2012. Drinking window: 2016-2026.

 

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SHIPPING: During warm summer weather, we recommend to only ship within the United States with Same Day or Next Day Air service to protect the wines from environmental damage. If you would like to waive this protection by shipping Ground, we will request a waiver be signed.

PACKAGING: Our premium wines need optimal temperature consistency, therefore are packaged in EPS foam shippers with gel pack (when needed) and shipped only during ideal weather temperatures.

For OWC (Original Wooden Case) orders, wine bottles will be removed from case and shipped inside a foam shipper box for safety (unless otherwise requested). The wooden case will be shipped separately at Ground service. If faster service is necessary please contact us.

WEATHER HOLD: In adverse temperature conditions, we reserve the right to withhold shipment until ideal temperatures return unless we receive explicit instructions via email to release the wines, voiding any guarantee. We will contact you if a hold is necessary.

FULFILLMENT: Shipments are via UPS.

  • Orders received Monday - Thursday before 2:00 p.m. will typically ship the same day.
  • Orders received Thursday 2:00 p.m. ~ Sunday will ship on Monday.

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  • Same Day service within Los Angeles Metro area may be available if order is placed before noon, but not guaranteed. Please contact us directly at (626)714-7006 to facilitate expedited service.
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RP 99

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Holy gorgeousness! The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto is a knock-out beauty. This wine far surpassed my expectations and the memory I have of it from when I first tasted it on release six years back. This vintage has gained in precision, length and focus. It has shed a lot of its baby fat to reveal a muscular and beautifully balanced body. Its core is composed of wild berry, spice, leather and balsam herb—that latter aroma is something of a signature touch for Casanova di Neri. Despite all that enormous complexity and depth, this 2006 vintage still tastes young and tonic. The tannins are youthful, and this wine still has more potential for a slow-aging evolution ahead. Reviewed by Monica Larner, Issue Date February 28, 2018. Drinking window: 2020-2040.
V 95

Vinous

The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto emerges from the glass with layers of beautifully delineated dark fruit, flowers, mint, licorice and violets. It possesses terrific richness and nuance in a full-bodied, structured style that captures the essence of this great vintage. Big, powerful tannins provide the backdrop for expressive, super-ripe aromas and flavors. The 2006 needs time to soften, but it is immensely promising. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, April 2012. Drinking window: 2016-2026.

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