2018 Brunello di Montalcino - 40 Anniversary - Casanova di Neri Spirituosen 23% Carménère

23% Carménère

even though it has the Cabernet's textbook tannins

depth and length without excess weight

Very versatile

and essence of lead pencil shavings

2018 Brunello di Montalcino - 40 Anniversary - Casanova di Neri Spirituosen 23% CarménèreJames Suckling 92 points: Lots of clean cherry and plummy character to the nose and palate. Medium to full bodied with dense, chewy tannins and a long finish. Lovely freshness of fruit here, but give the tannins a year or two to sink in. 40th anniversary bottling. Best of 2024. Parker Larner 93 points: With a special commemorative label that celebrates its 40th birthday (19782018), the Casanova di Neri 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is lush and carefully