2020 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova Casanova di Neri
Casanova di Neri

2020 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | Tuscany | Italy
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Tasting notes:

Tenuta Nuova, meaning ‘New Property’, is named after a plot of land which was never planted with Sangiovese previously. In a bid to produce a powerful yet drinkable Brunello with high ageing potential, Casanova di Neri commissioned a study of various micro-climates to find their optimal exposures, and determine the best clones, rootstocks, cultivation practices and plant density to obtain the best Sangiovese grapes. The result is a pioneering expression of a single-vineyard Brunello that embodies the Neri family’s belief, passion and skills. Aged for 35 months in oak barrels and 15 months in bottle. Intense aromas of wild violet, eucalyptus and red currant. Rich and textured on the palate with ripe, smooth and balanced tannins. It shows incredible rigor and definition and has excellent ageing potential.

Producer description:

Founded in 1971 by Giovanni Neri, this estate quickly achieve international acclaims and earned its place amongst the best producers in Brunello. Neri was fascinated by remote Montalcino and its austere Sangiovese. He found a working farm, Podere Casanova, which, thanks to its altitude, aspect and soil composition, had the potential to make great Brunellos. Today, his son Giacomo runs the estate, alongside his two sons, Giovanni and Gianlorenzo. They own seven vineyards, each having its own identity and planted with Casanova di Neri's own clones of Sangiovevse.

Style:
Still Red
Vintage:
2020
Dryness:
Dry
Size:
75cl
Delivery:
2025 May
Available:
3

Critic Scores

Vinous | 95

The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova elevates things to a profound place. A cascade of cloves and allspice complement dried violets, blackberries and hints of sage. This is a total pleasure on the palate, cool-toned and soft-textured with ripe wild berry fruits underscored by minerals and spice. It finishes perfumed and dramatically long, leaving a resonance of licorice with blue and purple inner florals that linger over a bed of fine tannins. The 2020 Tenuta Nuova is dreamy with a classic feel that keeps me looking back to the glass for more. Bravo.  

Robert Parker | 96

The Casanova di Neri 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova stands apart in the context of this portfolio. I get a distinctly creamy note that cedes to almond paste, sweet cherry and chalky stone. The wine is open-knit and generous with velvety tannins and no bitterness on the finish. It has the bulk and the fresh fruit concentration for long cellar aging. It is texturally rich, ending with hints of cedar spice and something that reminds me of freshly broken tree branches. Yields were down by about 15% in this vintage. The wine matures in 500-liter barrels for 30 months.