Casanuova delle Cerbaie - Brunello di Montalcino 2017
Price: $52.75
| Producer | Casanuova delle Cerbaie |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Subregion | Montalcino |
| Varietal | Sangiovese Grosso |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Sku | 12884 |
Rich and expressive, this Brunello captures the soul of Montalcino with layers of ripe cherry, plum, and dried fig accented by notes of cedar, tobacco, and wild herbs. The 2017 vintage shows a firm structure balanced by silky tannins and a lingering, savory finish. As it opens, hints of leather and spice emerge, adding depth and warmth.
Perfect alongside Tuscan classics like wild boar ragu, risotto, or roasted lamb with rosemary and garlic.
Wine Enthusiast: 94 Points
Classic Sangiovese aromas of ripe red berries, blue flowers, new leather and forest floor are front and center on this fantastic red. Taut and savory, the palate features juicy Morello cherry, crushed raspberry and licorice set against polished tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it bright.
Vinous Media
Crushed ashen stone, smoky animal muskiness and savory herbs waft up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. With time in the glass, it gains pretty depths and refreshing notes of dried roses and cherries. The textures are soft, verging on fleshy, yet nicely contrasted by a more refined mix of wild berries and minerals. There's a salty flourish that mingles with hints of licorice and residual acids through the finale, giving an almost juicy feel, and a coating of fine tannins frames the expression well.
