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Casanuova delle Cerbaie – Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

This wine with its imposing, full-bodied structure, endowed with powerful but delicate tannins, is made only with the best vintages of Brunello. Its impressive structure, is the result of a very long maceration and sophisticated refining process.

Region: Tuscany
Production Area: Commune of Montalcino
Varietal blend: 100% Sangiovese Grosso
Soil: Mixed clay
Average vineyards elevation: 250 meters (750 feet) above sea level
Planting system: Double trellis spurred cordon
Harvest:
Vinification: Long maceration on the dregs of pressed grapes with frequent pump over. Temperature allowed to rise freely to a maximum of 33 °C.
Aging: The aged Brunello is aged approximately for another 8-10 months in French oak barrels. It spents another 6 months in the bottle before release.
Alcohol 14 % vol.

Tasting Notes: Intensely deep ruby red color with garnet nuances. On the palate is intense with rich and complex hints of violet, sweet violet, raspberry and pomegranate. Smooth, persistent with well-balanced flavors.
Serving suggestions: Uncork at least 4 hours before pouring to serve at a 18 °C.

Food Pairings: Ideal with red meats, roasts, game and aged cheeses.

REVIEWS from Wine Spectator:
Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello Riserva 1999 – 91 Points
“Very pretty with cherries, blackberries and hints of vanilla. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a vanilla and berry aftertaste. Excellent. Long and refined. Better than previously reviewed. Drink now through 2012. 500 cases made.” –JS Wine Spectator

Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello Riserva 2001 – 92 Points
“Solid and racy, with chewy tannins, yet they are caressing and pretty. Full and concentrated, with dried porcini and berry character. Long and beautiful. Best after 2009. 330 cases made.” JS Wine Spectator

REVIEWS from Robert Parker: October 2007 – by Giovanni Galloni
Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello Riserva 2001 – 93 Points
Readers looking for a sumptuous, sleek Brunello should check out Casanuova delle Cerbaie’s terrific 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. A deeply-colored ruby, it possesses nuanced aromatics along with notable precision and definition in its smoke, tar, licorice, underbrush and sweet dark fruit. It will require a few years to better integrate its oak, but this delicious, poised Brunello is well worth seeking out. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019.

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Home Back Casanuova delle Cerbaie – Brunello di Montalcino Riserva This wine with its imposing, full-bodied structure, endowed with powerful but delicate tannins, is made only with the best vintages of Brunello. Its impressive structure, is the result of a very long maceration and sophisticated refining process. Region: Tuscany Production Area: Commune of Montalcino Varietal blend: 100% Sangiovese Grosso Soil: Mixed clay Average vineyards elevation: 250 meters (750 feet) above sea level Planting system: Double trellis spurred cordon Harvest: Vinification: Long maceration on the dregs of pressed grapes with frequent pump over. Temperature allowed to rise freely to a maximum of 33 °C. Aging: The aged Brunello is aged approximately for another 8-10 months in French oak barrels. It spents another 6 months in the bottle before release. Alcohol 14 % vol. Tasting Notes: Intensely deep ruby red color with garnet nuances. On the palate is intense with rich and complex hints of violet, sweet violet, raspberry and pomegranate. Smooth, persistent with well-balanced flavors. Serving suggestions: Uncork at least 4 hours before pouring to serve at a 18 °C. Food Pairings: Ideal with red meats, roasts, game and aged cheeses. REVIEWS from *Wine Spectator: Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello Riserva 1999 – 91 Points* “Very pretty with cherries, blackberries and hints of vanilla. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a vanilla and berry aftertaste. Excellent. Long and refined. Better than previously reviewed. Drink now through 2012. 500 cases made.” –JS Wine Spectator Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello Riserva 2001 – 92 Points “Solid and racy, with chewy tannins, yet they are caressing and pretty. Full and concentrated, with dried porcini and berry character. Long and beautiful. Best after 2009. 330 cases made.” JS Wine Spectator REVIEWS from *Robert Parker: October 2007 – by Giovanni Galloni Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello Riserva 2001 – 93 Points* Readers looking for a sumptuous, sleek Brunello should check out Casanuova delle Cerbaie’s terrific 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. A deeply-colored ruby, it possesses nuanced aromatics along with notable precision and definition in its smoke, tar, licorice, underbrush and sweet dark fruit. It will require a few years to better integrate its oak, but this delicious, poised Brunello is well worth seeking out. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019.