The 2018 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto, made from Sangiovese Grosso, hails from the renowned wine region of Tuscany, specifically the sub-region of Brunello di Montalcino. This red wine is produced by Casanova di Neri, a well-respected name in the industry.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this vintage a score of 96, highlighting its complex aromatic profile. "Showing dried blackberry, balsam herb, vapor rub and a hint of charred chili spice, this wine offers an aromatic profile that is very much in line with a vintage that saw cool spring temperatures and a hot summer," the reviewer notes. The wine is characterized by its depth, dusty tannins, and slightly evolved fruit character. The Neri family’s expertise in tannin management is evident, as the wine’s structure is "expertly folded into the fruit concentration." Only 9,700 bottles were produced, making it a relatively limited release.

Jeb Dunnuck’s review, with an impressive score of 98, praised the wine’s deep garnet color and ripe, sunny feel. Audrey Frick from JebDunnuck.com describes it as having "aromas of baked cherries as well as a dark mineral profile of graphite, toasted peppercorn, and dried lavender." The wine is noted for its plush tannin structure, depth, and richness, with a long-lasting finish that retains good freshness. Frick also mentions that it has classic notes of blood orange and salinity, making it a potential favorite for Bordeaux enthusiasts. She concludes, "It’s going to be an outstanding wine to cellar and drink over the coming decades. Bravo."

Wine Spectator gave the wine a solid score of 95, emphasizing its firm underlying structure and intense red flavors. According to the review, "There’s a firm underlying structure in this intense red, boosting its plum, cherry, eucalyptus and iron flavors, with a solid midpalate that builds to a lingering aftertaste of red fruit, hibiscus and mineral." The wine shows terrific length and freshness, with an optimal drinking window from 2026 through 2042.

In summary, the 2018 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto is a well-crafted wine with a complex aromatic profile and excellent tannin management. It promises to age gracefully, making it a worthy addition to any wine cellar.