2017 Brunello di Montalcino Casanova di Neri

Parker-Monica Larner 94+, 2024-2038, The Casanova di Neri 2017 Brunello di Montalcino delivers unexpected grace and a floral profile that is not common to find in this scorching-hot and dry vintage. In faithful Casanova di Neri fashion, the wine is bold and dark in appearance, and although the bouquet is dominated by purple and black fruits, there is a brief interlude of fresh garden rose or lilac. That little moment changes up the momentum of this wine in a most positive way by allowing for a harmony of low tones and high tones that are well matched here. The wine is robust, structured and velvety to the palate, but ultimately this expression is far more delicate than I would have ever expected for a 2017 Brunello. This is a nice surprise.

Die Farbe ist leuchtend rot und präzise, die Nase ist frisch mit einem Hauch von jungen roten Früchten, intensiv und anspruchsvoll. Im Mund beginnt er mit einem feinen und reinen Charakter, der sich mit präzisen Tanninen öffnet, mit einer perfekt ausgewogenen Säure zwischen Cremigkeit und seidiger Konsistenz. Sein Abgang ist unendlich lang.

James Suckling 91 Punkte: A firm and chewy 2017 that is slightly austere but still provides a lively and dark-fruited palate. Medium to full body. Give this a year or two to soften. Try after 2023.