Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino White Label 2018
Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino White Label is a stunning, world-class Italian red wine crafted in the sun-drenched hills of southern Tuscany. Regarded as the estate's classic expression, it is made entirely from pure Sangiovese grapes sourced from family-owned vineyards that face east, soaking up the gentle morning sunshine. The vines grow in crumbly, mineral-rich soils called galestro, which naturally limits the number of grapes each vine produces, ensuring every single bunch is packed with immense depth, concentration, and flavour. To create a wine of this calibre, the winemaking team hand-pick and carefully sort the grapes, discarding anything less than perfect. Once fermented, the wine spends over three years maturing quietly in oak barrels deep inside the estate's underground cellar. This long, patient resting period softens the wine, weaving complex notes of warm baking spice, crushed wild herbs, and sweet tobacco around a vibrant core of ripe black cherry and juicy plum. The result is a beautifully structured wine with velvety tannins and a long, rich finish. While it has the pedigree to sit in the cellar for over a decade, this Brunello di Montalcino is incredibly rewarding to open right now for a special weekend dinner. For the ultimate dining experience, decant the bottle an hour before serving to let the aromas fully open up. Pair it with a rich slow-cooked beef ragù tossed through fresh pappardelle pasta, a rosemary-roasted leg of lamb, or a mature chunk of savoury Parmesan cheese.
