Pietradonice IGT 2016 Casanova di Neri

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (94)

I am happily impressed by the 2016 Pietradonice. This wine is so easy and pleasant to drink, I'd say it's almost dangerous: The bottle finishes much faster than you'd like. When in Montalcino, there are few alternatives to the local Sangiovese grape, and wines of this quality made with Cabernet Sauvignon can be counted on one hand. Evidently, the potential for others is there. This vintage shows a rich and darkly saturated color followed by ripe aromas of blackberry, plum, spice and sweet tobacco. I am especially impressed by the optimal ripeness of the tannins that gives this wine a smooth and supple approach. This wine could age, but it also performs beautifully straight out the gate. I am a fan. Some 6,570 vintages were made.

Falstaff (94)

Bright, dark ruby. The nose opens with emphatic earthy notes of slate and truffle, then lots of blackcurrant and ripe plum. Juicy in the mouth, with very well constructed fruit and fine-knit tannin.