Casanuova delle Cerbaie

Brunello di Montalcino

100% Sangiovese
From the prestigious hill of Montosoli to the north of Montalcino
250-300 meters above sea level on land dating back to the Eocene period characterized by calcareous, marl, argillaceous and conglomerate rocks
Vines planted with south-west exposition
Manual selection of the grapes
Intense extraction with frequent pumping over, followed by long maceration on the skins
Aged 30 months in Slavonian oak barrels selected by Stockinger, and 6 months in bottle
Approximately 2500 cases are produced each year

Info

Producer:

Casanuova delle Cerbaie

Vintage:

2020

Country:

Italy

Region:

Tuscany

Appellation:

Brunello di Montalcino

Variety:

Sangiovese

Color:

Red

Sizes Available

Full Bottle

IT-CDC-11-20

12/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling

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Date

2024-10-16

"A substantial, medium-bodied wine with excellent density and verve. It's shows plenty of cherry and citrus character, as well as cedar. Chewy tannins ,yet polished and open-grained. Give it three or four years to come together. Drink after 2027."

Jancis Robinson

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Date

2024-12-12

"Mid ruby with orange tinges. Deep, concentrated and balsamic cherry nose. Dense cherry with clayey tannins. Solid. (WS)"

Kerin O'Keefe

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Date

2024-11-01

"The Casanuova delle Cerbaie 2020 Brunello boasts enticing aromas of cedar, blue flower, juniper and eucalyptus that mingle with spice notes. On the delicious, elegantly structured palate, firm, refined tannins and fresh acidity accompany Marasca cherry, wild strawberry, star anise and rosemary. What a great wine. Drink 2029–2035. Abv: 14% Kerin O'Keefe November 2024"

Vinous

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Date

2024-11-26

"Earthy in all the best ways, the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens in the glass with a whiff of flowery underbrush and leather, giving way to aromas of dried black cherry and cedary spice. It's silken in feel, with ripe wild berry and sour citrus tones that swirl beneath an air of violet inner florals. The 2020 maintains fantastic energy even as grippy tannins and hints of sour red berries saturate the senses. This is a fantastic showing."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

Vinous

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Vinous

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93+

Date

2011-05-31

Wine Advocate

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93+

Date

2011-05-31

Wine Spectator

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2011-07-31

James Suckling

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Vinous

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2021-12-07

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James Suckling

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Vinous

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2021-12-07

Wine Spectator

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2022-05-10

"A fresh and floral red, exuding red berry aromas. Elegant and vibrant, featuring strawberry, cherry, rose and mineral flavors. This is also linear and focused, gaining speed through the refined finish. Sangiovese. Best from 2024 through 2040. 2,500 cases made, 800 cases imported."

Vinous

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Date

2021-01-11

"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."

James Suckling

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Date

2024-01-11

"Aromas of mushrooms, black cherries, sour cherries and flowers. Medium to full body with chewy tannins that give form to the wine. Juicy fruit in the center-palate. Chewy at the end. Give this three or four years to soften."

Kerin O'Keefe

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Date

2023-12-01

"Camphor, underbrush and lavender aromas waft out of the glass on the 2019 Brunello from Casanuova delle Cerbaie. Lithe and savory, the elegantly structured palate features juicy Morello cherry, black raspberry and star anise alongside taut, polished tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it bright and balanced. Drink 202026–2032. Abv: 14%"

Vinous

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Date

2024-01-11

"The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino opens with a mentholated freshness, blending wild herbs with spiced blood orange and crushed raspberries. It,s softly textured with cooling acidity and crisp wild berry fruits. A bitter tinge of savory spice emerges toward the close. Sweet tannins linger, adding a pleasant punctuation as the 2019 finishes with medium length and youthfully chewy."

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