Casanova di Neri, Brunello Montalcino Cerretalto Vintage:2006 the palate is quite austere

the palate is quite austere

all of which continue onto the intensely mineral-infused big-bodied flavors that for all the size and power remain beautifully detailed on the focused

The bouquet is broad and wide-sweeping with a healthy succession of red berry

The fruit bestows purity

Good stuff for its level that is moderately firm and built for mid-term cellaring

Casanova di Neri, Brunello Montalcino Cerretalto Vintage:2006 the palate is quite austereThe 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto is one of those wines that is just born young. When I first tasted it on release, the wine showed immediately accessible characteristics of wild berry fruit and spice, lavished over a streamlined mouthfeel. Not much has changed since then. This vintage has maintained that sense of youthfulness and overall accessibility. The tannins are sweet and balanced against the wine's inner fruit flavors. This expression