Casanova di Neri
Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Every once in a while, even a blind pig finds an acorn... Or in this case a taste of Casanova. The difference between Brunello and BRUNELLO is intensity and concentration. Drinking both is a study in terroir. The herbaceous liquoriceyness of the region (you like that word?) is amplified in the best producers. Nice!
Every once in a while, even a blind pig finds an acorn... Or in this case a taste of Casanova. The difference between Brunello and BRUNELLO is intensity and concentration. Drinking both is a study in terroir. The herbaceous liquoriceyness of the region (you like that word?) is amplified in the best producers. Nice!
5 people found it helpfulMar 4th, 2015
Had this beauty at a recent wine tasting. Aged in oak barrels for about 42 months, deep Ruby color with ripe berry fruit aromas and hints of floral scents. On the palate, this full-bodied wine shows cherry and blackberry fruit with complex spice, licorice, tobacco and cacao. Lively acidity with smooth young tannins, smoky oak notes take this wine to a rich lingering finish. Needs a few years to fully develop. Tasting Sample.
Had this beauty at a recent wine tasting. Aged in oak barrels for about 42 months, deep Ruby color with ripe berry fruit aromas and hints of floral scents. On the palate, this full-bodied wine shows cherry and blackberry fruit with complex spice, licorice, tobacco and cacao. Lively acidity with smooth young tannins, smoky oak notes take this wine to a rich lingering finish. Needs a few years to fully develop. Tasting Sample.
Jan 11th, 2017
Deep ruby color. Notes of sour cherries, raisins, cocoa, forest floor and baking spices. Medium acid and body. Medium tannins and finish.
Deep ruby color. Notes of sour cherries, raisins, cocoa, forest floor and baking spices. Medium acid and body. Medium tannins and finish.
Sep 10th, 2015
Concentrated and dense. Thicker in texture and with more oak presence than the white label.
Concentrated and dense. Thicker in texture and with more oak presence than the white label.
Aug 14th, 2015
Took a good 2.5 hour decant to start to open up. This is going to warrant a higher rating in a few years. Enjoyable now, but I would wait a while before opening another.
Took a good 2.5 hour decant to start to open up. This is going to warrant a higher rating in a few years. Enjoyable now, but I would wait a while before opening another.
Jun 24th, 2015
Awesome Brunello. A little on the lighter side but very complex and super smooth. Price point was high but this one is a definite would have again.
Awesome Brunello. A little on the lighter side but very complex and super smooth. Price point was high but this one is a definite would have again.
Dec 13th, 2014
grande Brunello con degli amici in #CasadelVino Isera
grande Brunello con degli amici in #CasadelVino Isera
Oct 29th, 2014Amazing as always... Infanticide but delicious!
Amazing as always... Infanticide but delicious!
Sep 12th, 2014
A ripe, layered, plush Tenuta Nuova... Delicious and approachable now
A ripe, layered, plush Tenuta Nuova... Delicious and approachable now
Mar 9th, 2014