BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG
Brunello di Montalcino Giovanni Neri embodies tradition, production philosophy, sustainability values and the typical nature of the territory, experience and passion in the vineyard and in the cellar. Fifty years after the purchase of the first vineyard, Giacomo, Giovanni and Gianlorenzo dedicate to the founder of Casanova di Neri a wine that is a great expression of pure Sangiovese born mainly from a vineyard that boasts a marvelous exposure, splendid vines with more half a century old and exceptional soil. Giovanni Neri creates another great scenario that once again combines the importance of tradition with our continuous search for innovation.

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vintage
2019

denomination of origin
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

variety of grapes
100% Sangiovese

notes by Giovanni Neri
It presents itself to the eye with a bright and brilliant red. Cherry aromas emerge on the nose. White flowers and blood orange that manifests itself with a little airing. On the palate it is highly balanced, creamy and releases the purity of red fruits. The finish is savory and of great purity. The greatness of the 2019 vintage can be glimpsed but will express itself at its best after a few years of refinement in the bottle.

vintage notes
The winter was characterized by mild temperatures with rainfall on average compared to previous years. A stable and sunny March and April were followed by a singular May with very low temperatures and abundant rainfall. All these factors contributed to delaying flowering and fruit setting by a few days. June and July were hot and dry with high peaks which allowed the initial vegetative delay to be recovered. The abundant spring water reserves and the hot and stable August allowed the grapes to ripen regularly.

harvest
Manual, September 2019

winemaking
Manual selection of the grapes before and, after de-bunching, with an optical selector. Fermentation follows, with 20% of whole bunches, without the use of added yeasts and maceration aided by frequent punching down. Everything happens in truncated cone wooden vats at a controlled temperature for 29 days.

aging period
30 months in barrel - 22 months in bottle

alcohol content
15%

dry extract (g/lt)
31.5

total acidity
5.8

production batches
623

serving temperature (°c)
16-17°