Cerretalto Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany 0.75L

The Cerretalto is the prestige cuvée from Casanova di Neri — a Brunello that comes exclusively from the single vineyard of the same name in the eastern part of Montalcino. There, on limestone-rich soils with a high clay content, the Sangiovese grapes ripen more slowly and with more concentration than in the rest of the appellation.

Casanova di Neri was founded in the 1970s by Giovanni Neri and is now run by his son Giacomo. The winery is considered one of the most reliable addresses in Montalcino — known for precise vineyard work and consistent selection. The Cerretalto is only bottled in exceptional vintages.

In the glass, it shows the typical Sangiovese structure: aromas of sour cherry, dried rose, and tobacco, underpinned by leather and cedar wood. The tannins are dense but fine-grained — the finish is long, with a spicy, slightly mineral note.

Serve it at 17–18 °C, preferably decanted two hours before drinking. Suitable for braised beef shoulder, wild boar ragù, or an aged Pecorino di Pienza.