The 2019 Casanova di Neri Giovanni Brunello di Montalcino is a Sangiovese Grosso from the renowned Tuscan wine region of Brunello di Montalcino in Italy. This wine, produced by Casanova di Neri, showcases the exceptional qualities of the 2019 vintage, with an alcohol content of 15%. The wine is sealed with a cork closure and is presented in a 750ml bottle.
James Suckling awarded this wine a perfect score of 100, highlighting its exceptional purity and character. He describes it as having "cherry, flower and cedar aromas" that lead to "a full body with lots of pure and juicy fruit character." Suckling emphasizes its "creamy and savory" nature with a "crushed bean and cherry aftertaste," asserting that it defines "today’s Brunello with purity and perfection of fruit." He recommends drinking it after 2026 ("jamessuckling.com," 9/11/2023).
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also gave the wine high praise with a score of 98. The reviewer notes that the wine "steals the show" and represents "a stylistic shift to the most elegant side of Montalcino." The bouquet is described as "nuanced" with "toasted cherry pit, Luxardo syrup and balsam herb." The review highlights the "dark slate and stony mineral" aspects that merge into a "clean and pretty earthiness." The tannins are noted as "slightly sweeter," and the wine is praised for its excellent aging potential ("Robert Parker's Wine Advocate," 12/14/2023).
Jeb Dunnuck awarded the wine 98+ points, describing it as "muscular and highly expressive" with a "rich red/garnet color." The wine is noted for its "layered and compelling aromas" including "cigar box, fresh tobacco leaf, dried currants, worn leather, crushed stones, and salted orange peel." Dunnuck mentions its "chiseled structure with ripe tannins and mouthwatering, fresh acidity," recommending time in the cellar before drinking over the next 20-30 years ("jebdunnuck.com," 2/28/2024).
Wine Spectator gave the wine a score of 96, describing it as a "ripe red" that "bursts with plum, cherry, rose hip and mineral aromas and flavors." The review notes a "light dusting of tannins and lively acidity" that provides balance and lift. The wine is described as "pure and long," with a persistent "beam of cherry" on the aftertaste. It is recommended to be enjoyed from 2026 through 2042 ("Wine Spectator," 3/20/2024).
Overall, the 2019 Casanova di Neri Giovanni Brunello di Montalcino has been met with outstanding reviews, praised for its elegance, complexity, and aging potential.