Features
Name:
Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2017 Casanova di Neri
Terrain:
marl, clays and Pliocene sands
Cellar
Casanova di Neri was founded in 1971 by Giovanni Neri, driven by a desire to produce a great Italian red wine. Passionate about wine, he was fascinated by the Sangiovese di Montalcino and its austere and unpredictable character. At the time, the denomination Brunello di Montalcino had about 30 producers. During a visit to the area, Giovanni Neri purchased Podere Casanova, a property of about 200 hectares east of Montalcino, realising its great potential due to its altitude and the quality of its soils. Thus, in May 1971, Casanova di Neri was founded, with the aim of enhancing the area through new Sangiovese vines and the production of quality Brunello.
Description
Brunello di Montalcino Il Tenuta Nuova from the winery Casanova di Neri is a great Tuscan wine with a strong identity, structure, elegance, quality tannins, great length and remarkable ageing potential. Over time, this wine has won important international awards, including Wine of the Year from Wine Spectator and perfect scores of 100/100 from Robert Parker and James Suckling.
Organoleptic characteristics:
Brilliant, young red. The nose is intense and complex, with notes of fresh flowers and ripe red fruits, such as cherry and blackberry, accompanied by the typical balsamic nuance of Tenuta Nuova. The palate is full, rich and balanced: the well-integrated tannins harmonise with the acidity, creating an elegant and persistent finish. A pleasant wine already today, but with excellent potential to evolve over the years.
Storage time:
20 years
Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation without the addition of selected yeasts, with maceration on the skins and frequent punching-down. The process takes place in temperature-controlled steel conical vats for approximately 24 days.
Acknowledgements
2017James Suckling 94/100
2017Robert Parker 96/100
