What kind of wine is Rosso di Montalcino DOC 'Giovanni Neri' 2022 - Casanova di Neri

The Rosso di Montalcino DOC 'Giovanni Neri' 2022 - Casanova di Neri is a Tuscan red wine of great identity and charm, produced exclusively from Sangiovese grapes, the emblematic grape variety of the appellation. It was created as a tribute to the founder Giovanni Neri, celebrating fifty years of history and winemaking passion. This Rosso di Montalcino perfectly expresses the elegance and typicality that have made the Casanova di Neri winery famous, with a perfect balance between tradition and modernity.

The vines, with an average age of about forty-five years, grow in a single plot located in a privileged position, where microclimate and soil offer ideal conditions for obtaining high-quality grapes and wines with a full and harmonious body.

Vintage details

The 2022 vintage is distinguished by a regular climatic trend, characterized by a hot summer balanced by appropriate day-night temperature excursions. These conditions allowed the grapes to mature slowly, developing complex aromas and soft tannins. The harvest was carried out by hand, ensuring the selection of only perfectly healthy and ripe grapes, for a wine capable of expressing fullness and finesse even in its youth.

Winemaking and aging

The winemaking of Rosso di Montalcino DOC 'Giovanni Neri' 2022 - Casanova di Neri takes place naturally, with spontaneous fermentation in truncated conical oak vats, without the addition of selected yeasts. Maceration on the skins is followed by punching down and pumping over, operations that delicately extract color and aromatic substances. The wine then ages for about 18 months in oak barrels, where it slowly evolves, enriching itself in complexity and structure.

Tasting notes

The Rosso di Montalcino DOC 'Giovanni Neri' 2022 - Casanova di Neri is a wine that captivates from the first encounter, thanks to its authenticity and the balance that combines freshness and depth.

Color

It presents a luminous and intense ruby red color, with slight garnet nuances that hint at its evolutionary potential.

Nose

On the nose, it is generous and fine, with aromas of cherry, raspberry, and plum, accompanied by delicate floral notes of violet and spicy nuances derived from oak aging. The ensemble is harmonious, with a freshness that gives momentum and vivacity.

Taste

On the palate, it is elegant and well-structured. The soft and silky tannins accompany a balanced and persistent body, enriched by a pleasant sapidity and a long and consistent finish, typical of Montalcino Sangiovese.

Food pairings for Rosso di Montalcino DOC 'Giovanni Neri' 2022 - Casanova di Neri

This Rosso di Montalcino pairs with great versatility with Tuscan cuisine and dishes with a strong yet balanced flavor. Perfect to accompany:

• appetizers based on Tuscan cured meats and aged cheeses
• first courses with meat sauces, such as pappardelle with wild boar ragu
• grilled red meats or roasts
• traditional dishes, such as ribollita or Sangiovese beef stew

Also try it with more contemporary dishes, such as mushroom risottos or rosemary beef tagliata, which enhance its fruity side and pleasant tannic softness.

Storage and aging: how to store Rosso di Montalcino DOC 'Giovanni Neri' 2022 - Casanova di Neri

To best preserve its qualities, Rosso di Montalcino DOC 'Giovanni Neri' 2022 - Casanova di Neri should be stored in a cool, dark environment with a constant temperature between 14 and 16°C. The bottle should be kept horizontally, so that the cork remains constantly moist and isolated from the air.

Although it is a wine ready to be enjoyed, it can evolve happily for 5-7 years, developing more complex aromas and spicy nuances. A label that combines the immediate pleasantness of Rosso di Montalcino with the depth and elegance typical of great Tuscan wines.