Casanova di Neri Rosso di Montalcino 2021

Casanova di Neri Rosso di Montalcino, the Sangiovese

I'd pick this Rosso di Montalcino 2021 for a Sangiovese rooted in southern Montalcino, with aging in wood noted for the wine. If you're looking for a Tuscan bottle with character without leaving the precise framework of its appellation, this one deserves a place at the table.

A family estate in southern Montalcino

This wine is made by Casanova di Neri, an estate founded in 1971 by Giovanni Neri after he acquired twelve hectares of vineyards on the outskirts of Montalcino. The family studied its plots, and its wines began to gain international recognition about fifteen years later. Today, the house ranks among the region's important estates. The Rosso di Montalcino 2021 falls under the DOC of the same name and is made from Sangiovese. The grapes come from vineyards in the southern part of Montalcino, under a climate described as temperate and warm, marked by Mediterranean influences.

The available information describes a red wine aged in wood, but it gives no detailed notes specific to the 2021 vintage. I'd rather not invent its color, aromas, or precise nuances on the palate. The stylistic elements place it on the side of a rather full-bodied red, with a presence of fruit and spice, along with a perceptible but not dominant influence of wood. These markers offer a general idea of its profile, without replacing a tasting of the vintage.

At the table, with dishes of character

I'd serve it with red meat, game, or roasted white meat, pairings suggested for this Rosso. It can also accompany legumes or aged cheeses, for a meal where the wine keeps its place without being limited to special occasions. If you open a bottle, take the time to let it express itself in the glass: a simple way to approach the Sangiovese of Montalcino and the work of a family estate established in the region since 1971.