Cerretalto is the synthesis of intuition, passion, and vision that have always distinguished Casanova di Neri's work.
The minerality, the extraordinary complexity achieved only in certain vintages and only thanks to a Sangiovese with small, sparse bunches, the decisive human contribution of dedication and love for working the land, and the meticulous attention to detail in the cellar allow us to create a wine of exceptional quality, personality, and a unique style, expressing the terroir where it is grown, combined with our vision of a great Brunello.

DENOMINATION Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Sangiovese
VINTAGE 2013
VINTAGE NOTES
After a fairly mild start to winter, temperatures from late November through January were harsh, with cold, rainy days. Spring began later than average than in previous years; from May onward, temperatures gradually rose, alternating with light rain. Summer began in early June with average temperatures and sporadic rains that fell at the perfect times to replenish the vines' water reserves.
The mid-August storms significantly lowered temperatures, especially at night, favoring aromatic expression and allowing the grapes to ripen perfectly. The harvest took place between the first and second weeks of October.
HARVEST: Manual harvesting in the first and second weeks of October.
VINIFICATION: Manual selection of the grapes before and after destemming. This is followed by spontaneous fermentation without the use of added yeasts and maceration aided by frequent punching down. The entire process takes place in conical wooden vats at a controlled temperature for 32 days.
BARREL AGING 36 months
BOTTLE AGING 24 months
ALCOHOL CONTENT 15°
DRY EXTRACT 33.5
TOTAL ACIDITY 5.95
PRODUCTION LOTS 517
SERVING TEMPERATURE 16-17°
NOTES BY GIOVANNI NERI
The 2013 vintage best represents the grandeur of Cerretalto: deep, intense, and masterful.
It presents a brilliant, youthful ruby ??red. On the nose, it reveals the usual graphite notes, followed by young, dark red fruits, chocolate, and licorice.
On the palate, the attack is immense, broad, and dense at the same time. The result is a tactile sensation that overwhelms the palate, sensual and rich, which continues with an incredible finish featuring broad, perfectly polished tannins. The 2013 Cerretalto is destined for a very long life. Serve at the recommended temperature, making sure to uncork it at least 3 hours beforehand.