95 points and 'Top 100 Wines of 2017 (#4),' Wine Spectator: "Effusive aromas and flavors of raspberry, cherry, floral, mineral and tobacco are at the center of this linear, vibrant red. Well-structured, this offers terrific length on the sinewy finish. Best from 2020 through 2035. (6/15/17)"
93 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Casanova di Neri is one of the shining stars of Montalcino. Each successive vintage released brings us renewed understanding of the focus and the dedication demonstrated by the father and son team that operates this estate. The winemaking style is impeccable and elaborate. There's a higher degree of texture and richness on display, and this is not often the case with Sangiovese. The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino opens to thick layers of dark fruit, mocha, spice, leather, cigar box and pipe tobacco. A distant note of dried fruit or blackberry confit adds softness and sweetness. Give this wine a few more years to flesh out and integrate. Drink: 2017-2028. (Feb 2017)"
93 points International Wine Report: "The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is an wonderful showing in this vintage from Casanova di Neri. This expressive Brunello offers gorgeous aromas of dark cherries and blackberries woven together with leather, exotic spices and touches of floral and dried soil all soaring from the glass. On the palate this displays a wonderful full, velvety texture with remarkable overall balance and depth. There are delicious flavors of dark cherries and dried spices which linger on the long finish. Overall, this is an outstanding Brunello, which is impressive now, but should also age gracefully over the next decade. Best 2018-2030. (Feb 2017)"
92 points James Suckling: "A wine with balance and finesse as well as a solid core of fruit that leads to a long and silky finish. Just the right combination of subtle ripe fruit and balsamic-vinegar undertones. So pretty. Drink or hold. (11/30/16)"
93 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Casanova di Neri is one of the shining stars of Montalcino. Each successive vintage released brings us renewed understanding of the focus and the dedication demonstrated by the father and son team that operates this estate. The winemaking style is impeccable and elaborate. There's a higher degree of texture and richness on display, and this is not often the case with Sangiovese. The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino opens to thick layers of dark fruit, mocha, spice, leather, cigar box and pipe tobacco. A distant note of dried fruit or blackberry confit adds softness and sweetness. Give this wine a few more years to flesh out and integrate. Drink: 2017-2028. (Feb 2017)"
93 points International Wine Report: "The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is an wonderful showing in this vintage from Casanova di Neri. This expressive Brunello offers gorgeous aromas of dark cherries and blackberries woven together with leather, exotic spices and touches of floral and dried soil all soaring from the glass. On the palate this displays a wonderful full, velvety texture with remarkable overall balance and depth. There are delicious flavors of dark cherries and dried spices which linger on the long finish. Overall, this is an outstanding Brunello, which is impressive now, but should also age gracefully over the next decade. Best 2018-2030. (Feb 2017)"
92 points James Suckling: "A wine with balance and finesse as well as a solid core of fruit that leads to a long and silky finish. Just the right combination of subtle ripe fruit and balsamic-vinegar undertones. So pretty. Drink or hold. (11/30/16)"
| Product SKU | 331213 |
| Producer | Casanova di Neri |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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