Once again one of the finest values in Montalcino, Neri’s 2011 Rosso di Casanova di Nero is quite dark in this vintage. Dark cherries, flowers and spices literally burst from the glass in an explosive Rosso that is sure to deliver considerable pleasure over the next few years. Rosso di Casanova is 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino. I tasted the wine from tank just prior to bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016. Giacomo Neri is brutally honest in describing 2008 as a challenging vintage marked by significant rain and hail events. Overall production is down 40% across the board. Neri’s 2008s are impressive for the year, however, and are a testament to a grower who is willing to make the hard choices necessary to ensure consistently high quality. Importer: Dalla Terra, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-5405