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We are pleased to offer a rare opportunity to experience some of the world’s greatest Brunellos. Casanova di Neri is seen as a iconic producer of Brunello and consistently releases some of the very best wines in the region. “Casanova di Neri makes some of the most respected, powerful, eclectically long-lived and highly rated Brunello di Montalcino.” THE FAMILY Giacomo Neri and his family have more accolades than you can imagine, and all of this is only superseded by his warm and generous personality. All his wines are stunning representations of the family’s core beliefs. Casanova di Neri is a fully organic and family owned 63-hectare estate in the Montalcino region of Tuscany. They make four very distinctive Brunello di Montalcino red wines. Giovanni Neri was a grain merchant from the town of Montevarchi, south of Florence. He founded the estate in 1971, after moving to Montalcino. He planted his vineyards, and released his first wine in 1978. After Giovanni died suddenly in 1991 his son, Giacomo Neri (now 59 years old), took over. Giacomo’s children are Giovanni (33) who manages the vines and is head winemaker and Gianlorenzo (30) who handles the commercial side of the winery. THE VINEYARDS Its seven vineyards are in top terroirs across Montalcino: Fiesole, Cerretalto, Collalli, Podernuovo, Pietradonice, Giovanni Neri, and Cetine. Their diversity of soil, exposition, microclimate, and vine age are the quintessential pieces needed for terroir-driven wines, adding to their identity and outstanding personality. Casanova di Neri consistently is referred to as the undisputed benchmark for Brunello. Team Cork loves supporting producers with traditional values who deliver consistently high-quality wines! Casanova di Neri has been awarded several 100-point wine scores over several vintages for multiple wines. This is very rare - don't miss the opportunity to add icons to your cellar!
Offer notes: Cork uses the European model for pricing - all prices are per bottle and include delivery, tax, and deposit - no surprise charges or hidden fees. Bottles are 750ml unless otherwise noted. Limited quantities available. Order via the link below or send an email to matt@corkfinewines.ca with any questions. |
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THE WINES
Super Tuscans: Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon:
IrRosso Sangiovese 2022 – Retail: $56.99 – Your Price $44.99 – case of 6, no minimum
94 Falstaff
Blend: 85% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Irrosso is the result of the union between Sangiovese and small addition of Cabernet Sauvignon. It gives the idea of a young red, significant but with easy drinkability and is linked to the characteristics of its native territory, with an unforgettable Casanova di Neri stamp.
Cork Notes: Dense bouquet with aromas of blackberry and some smoke. Rich flavour with beautiful fruit fullness and well-dosed tannins. Very harmonious and lingers for a long time. Truly no ordinary Rosso from the vineyards around Sant’Antimo.
Pietradonice Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 – Retail: $179.99 – Your Price: $149.99 – case of 6, no minimum
94 Wine Spectator, 94 Robert Parker, 93 Falstaff
A small 1.9-hectare parcel of hand-picked and selected sophisticated Cabernet Sauvignon. Only 5000 bottles made from the old onyx limestone quarry yields this magnificently elegant wine, a truly rare offering only for the most astute wine followers.
“The Casanova di Neri 2020 Pietradonice holds an immense bouquet with generous cherry and dark fruit that shows a nicely ripened phase without feeling overtly mature. There is a sweet note that recalls high-end raspberry jelly, exotic spice, perfumed redwood, cypress, and black olive. 6,000 bottles were made.” WS
Brunellos:
White Label Brunello 2019 – Retail: $119.99 – Your Price: $94.99 - cases of 6, no minimum
95 Robert Parker, 92 James Suckling
The ‘White Label Brunello’ is the access point for approachable but moreover a formidable and influential Brunello. Three distinct vineyard areas, each with 30+ year old vines that is carefully hand selected to create a layer upon layer of delicious flavours of pure value.
“Redcurrants and lavender followed by layers of dried herbs and spices. Full-bodied and opulent on the palate with chewy tannins. Persistent long finish with some citrusy undertones. Yet young, healthy, and concentrated. Very attractive now and in the future.” JS
Tenuta Nuova Brunello 2019 – Retail: $239.99 – Your Price: $199.99 – cases of 6, no minimum
2018 reviews: 96 James Suckling, 96 Jeb Dunnuck, 95 Robert Parker
Cork Notes: A uniquely generous and outsized powerful style of exceptional voluptuous Brunello. Flavors of deep red fruit, rosemary, violet and eucalyptus with large dominant fruit forward style and ever-present soft tannins, its distinctively complex but very intriguing.
Giovanni Neri Brunello 2019 – Retail: $474.99 – Your Price: $399.99 – cases of 3, no minimum
100 James Suckling, 98 Robert Parker, 96 Wine Spectator
A distinctive rare wine that is all about perfection, polish, elegance, finesse coupled with lean muscularity. Nothing less than awe inspiring elegance with remarkable minerality, deliberate purity with an ever-persistent long complex finish.
“Cherry, flower and cedar aromas follow through to a full body with lots of pure and juicy fruit character. Creamy and savory with a crushed bean and cherry aftertaste. Defining today’s Brunello with purity and perfection of fruit. A selection from a seven-hectare parcel of 50-year-old vines. Drink after 2026.” JS
Cerratalto Brunello 2018 – Retail: $699.99 – Your Price: $579.99 – cases of 3, no minimum
2016 reviews: 100 James Suckling, 98 Robert Parker, 98 Decanter
The very rare single vineyard hallmark of the winery, made in the finest vintages, it is considered Brunello perfection.
Cork Notes: This wine shows a young and lively red. The nose expresses a mix of fresh red fruits, spices, and the usual graphite. On the palate it’s rich and harmonious, showing an elegant and fine structure that fully reflects the 2018 harvest. The finish is balanced and very precise, with a present acidity that perfectly balances the persistence, the deepness, and the roundness of this wine.
Cerratalto Brunello 2018 – Retail: $699.99 – Your Price: $579.99
– cases of 3, no minimum
2016 reviews: 100 James Suckling, 98 Robert Parker, 98 Decanter
Rare, unmatched Top 100 Wine, Cum Laude Awarded with a
long list of historical 100/100-point accolades from WS, WE, JS, LG, RP, IWR (basically anyone that matters)
The very rare single vineyard hallmark of the winery, made in the finest vintages, it is considered Brunello perfection.
Cork Notes: This wine shows a young and lively red. The nose expresses a mix of fresh red fruits, spices, and the usual graphite. On the palate it’s rich and harmonious, showing an elegant and fine structure that fully reflects the 2018 harvest. The finish is balanced and very precise, with a present acidity that perfectly balances the persistence, the deepness, and the roundness of this wine.