The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Casanuova delle Cerbaie is a standout expression of Sangiovese from one of Tuscany’s most revered appellations. Sourced primarily from vineyards on the prestigious Montosoli hill—renowned for its exceptional terroir—the grapes benefit from elevations between 250 and 350 meters and soils rich in marl, calcareous rock, and galestro. The wine is traditionally vinified with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks and undergoes extended maceration before aging for 30 months in large Slavonian oak barrels from Stockinger. A further four months of bottle aging ensures a balanced and elegant final product. In the glass, the 2016 vintage displays a brilliant garnet hue and an aromatic bouquet that unfolds with notes of ripe red cherries, black plum, hints of licorice, and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is both refined and structured, offering vibrant acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a long, graceful finish. This is a classic, age-worthy Brunello that remains approachable in its youth yet promises decades of evolution.The wine has received critical acclaim, including 95 points from James Suckling, who praised its precision and purity. Casanuova delle Cerbaie was established in the late 1970s by a German entrepreneur drawn to the beauty and potential of Montalcino. In 2008, the estate entered a new chapter under the ownership of Roy Welland, a New York-based wine collector and investor. Under his leadership and with guidance from celebrated enologist Paolo Vagaggini—whose expertise spans top estates such as Biondi-Santi and Fuligni—the estate has sharpened its focus on terroir-driven, traditionally crafted Brunello. With a limited annual production of about 2,500 cases, the 2016 Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino offers a rare and authentic taste of Tuscany’s finest winemaking traditions.

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