2015 Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino, Cerretalto 1×1.5L

Robert Parker 98

Of these new releases from this benchmark estate, the Casanova di Neri 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto is my favorite wine. This Riserva is larger than life with ripe fruit, raspberry, cherry, spice, cola, root beer, mesquite and cedar. The wine offers a flashy and generous quality of fruit that unfolds over time with a multifaceted and multi-layered presentation. One thing that stands out here is the acidity that is bracing and tart at first but then succumbs to an important supporting role, rendering lasting freshness and persistence to the finish. With time, you get a flash of cherry and creme de cassis that seals the deal. [Monica Larner, 09/21/2020]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2050