94+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The Casanova di Neri 2017 Brunello di Montalcino delivers unexpected grace and a floral profile that is not common to find in this scorching-hot and dry vintage. In faithful Casanova di Neri fashion, the wine is bold and dark in appearance, and although the bouquet is dominated by purple and black fruits, there is a brief interlude of fresh garden rose or lilac. That little moment changes up the momentum of this wine in a most positive way by allowing for a harmony of low tones and high tones that are well matched here. The wine is robust, structured and velvety to the palate, but ultimately this expression is far more delicate than I would have ever expected for a 2017 Brunello. This is a nice surprise. Drink: 2024-2038. (Dec 2021)"
94 points Luca Gardini: "Another bottle of great completeness, from a winery that is showing one of the evolutionary lines of the denomination. Nose of arbutus, with touches of gardenia and juniper and finish of blood orange peel. The mouthfeel is crisp and taut with sapid tannins and a fruity-balsamic finish. (Oct 2021)"
94 points International Wine Report: "Sweet and fulfilling in the sensory profile showing notes of red prunes, sweet caramel, white almonds, magnolia and gardenia flowers. Full bodied, softly structured and enveloping it hides strength and precision of execution. A finale of medium length that will come out over time. In 2017 Cerretalto wasn’t produced so all the grapes went into this white label. Better from 2023."
94 points Falstaff (3/18/22).
93 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "This fleshy red is intorduced by graphite, mint and wild herb aromas, with plum and cherry flavors as the main themes and earth, tobacco and underbrush notes in supporting roles. Balanced, ending in a savory aftertaste. Best from 2025 through 2043. 7,916 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. (6/15/2022)"
92 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "[$65 list] Dusty florals, musky cherry and raspberry with hints of mentholated herbs waft up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This is enveloping and soft, with sweet exotic spices and juicy, vibrant acidity giving way to tart wild berries and rosy inner florals. There’s amazing length, hard red candies and violets, and sweet tannin that goes on and on, creating a somewhat chewy yet also fresh expression. The 2017 benefits from all of the fruit that would usually go into the single-vineyard Cerretalto Brunello, though even with it, production is down by 35%. That said, this is stunning juice. Drink: 2024-2029. (Dec 2021)"
91 points James Suckling: "A firm and chewy 2017 that is slightly austere but still provides a lively and dark-fruited palate. Medium to full body. Give this a year or two to soften. Try after 2023. (12/5/21)"
91 points Michaela Morris (Decanter): "Casanova di Neri’s ‘white label’ is crafted from the estate’s vineyards in Montalcino’s northeast. The 2017 edition also sees grapes from Cerretalto included, which is usually bottled separately. It emerges slowly, giving scents of violets, yellow broom and mint. The palate is currently a bit angular but the core reaches deep. It hints promisingly at cherry, clay, iron and graphite. An intriguing, intricate expression with noteworthy freshness. Give this a year to flesh out. Drinking Window: 2023-2028. (Nov 2021)"
94 points Luca Gardini: "Another bottle of great completeness, from a winery that is showing one of the evolutionary lines of the denomination. Nose of arbutus, with touches of gardenia and juniper and finish of blood orange peel. The mouthfeel is crisp and taut with sapid tannins and a fruity-balsamic finish. (Oct 2021)"
94 points International Wine Report: "Sweet and fulfilling in the sensory profile showing notes of red prunes, sweet caramel, white almonds, magnolia and gardenia flowers. Full bodied, softly structured and enveloping it hides strength and precision of execution. A finale of medium length that will come out over time. In 2017 Cerretalto wasn’t produced so all the grapes went into this white label. Better from 2023."
94 points Falstaff (3/18/22).
93 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "This fleshy red is intorduced by graphite, mint and wild herb aromas, with plum and cherry flavors as the main themes and earth, tobacco and underbrush notes in supporting roles. Balanced, ending in a savory aftertaste. Best from 2025 through 2043. 7,916 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. (6/15/2022)"
92 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "[$65 list] Dusty florals, musky cherry and raspberry with hints of mentholated herbs waft up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This is enveloping and soft, with sweet exotic spices and juicy, vibrant acidity giving way to tart wild berries and rosy inner florals. There’s amazing length, hard red candies and violets, and sweet tannin that goes on and on, creating a somewhat chewy yet also fresh expression. The 2017 benefits from all of the fruit that would usually go into the single-vineyard Cerretalto Brunello, though even with it, production is down by 35%. That said, this is stunning juice. Drink: 2024-2029. (Dec 2021)"
91 points James Suckling: "A firm and chewy 2017 that is slightly austere but still provides a lively and dark-fruited palate. Medium to full body. Give this a year or two to soften. Try after 2023. (12/5/21)"
91 points Michaela Morris (Decanter): "Casanova di Neri’s ‘white label’ is crafted from the estate’s vineyards in Montalcino’s northeast. The 2017 edition also sees grapes from Cerretalto included, which is usually bottled separately. It emerges slowly, giving scents of violets, yellow broom and mint. The palate is currently a bit angular but the core reaches deep. It hints promisingly at cherry, clay, iron and graphite. An intriguing, intricate expression with noteworthy freshness. Give this a year to flesh out. Drinking Window: 2023-2028. (Nov 2021)"
| Product SKU | 341685 |
| Producer | Casanova di Neri |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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