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Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino 2021

Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino 2021

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Ripe Black Cherries, Crushed Rosemary, Balsamic Truffle, and Giacomo Neri’s Modern Mastery

The 2021 Casanova di Neri "Tenuta Nuova" Brunello di Montalcino is a monumental, benchmark Tuscan red from the warmer southern reaches of Montalcino. Sourced from massal-selection Sangiovese vines planted on galestro and tufo soils, it reveals opulent aromas of black cherries, wild blackberries, dried violets, and sweet tobacco. Full-bodied, seamless, and profound, it wraps concentrated dark fruit around architectural, fine-grained tannins and vibrant Mediterranean acidity, finishing with majestic, long-lasting savory depth.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Full-Bodied, Velvety & Monumental ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry ●●●●●
Tannins Dense, Architectural & Polished ●●●●●
Acidity Bright, Fresh & Racy ●●●●●
Oak Rich & Integrated (Aged ~30 months in 500-liter French oak tonneaux) ●●●●●

Terroir, History & Acclaim

Critical Recognition:
James Suckling 98 pts
Wine Advocate 96 pts
  • 98 Points - James Suckling: Dark berry, walnut, cedar, thyme and some caramel aromas that follow through to a medium to full body with firm tannins and a tight and racy mouthfeel. Citrus and cherries at the end. Needs time to open and soften, but this is a solid Brunello. Try after 2028.
  • 96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The Casanova di Neri 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova comes across as more lifted and punchy compared to recent past vintages, showing a brighter fruit profile and added energy. I know that some whole-cluster fruit is used in the Giovanni Neri bottling, and there is a reminiscent aromatic effect on this wine that contributes to its primary freshness. The mouthfeel is medium-rich, and while the wine initially felt reserved, a return to the open bottle revealed a more expressive and harmonious profile, indicating that it benefits from time or a quick double decant. Introduced in the early 1990s, Tenuta Nuova marked a stylistic turning point for the estate, emphasizing precision, ripeness and site expression. The tannins are well managed and elegant, and the freshness arrives with well-judged intensity. Aging takes place for 30 months in tonneaux, rather than large casks, and production stands at 58,800 bottles.
  • The Southern Montalcino Galestro Terroir: The Tenuta Nuova project was founded by Giacomo Neri in 1989 in the southern sector of Montalcino, specifically in the Pietradonice and Le Cetine micro-zones near Sant'Angelo in Colle. Planted at varying elevations on complex galestro (schistose clay), tufo, and alluvial stones, this warm, wind-ventilated pocket enables full phenolic maturation while preserving striking acidity and savory mineral drive.
  • Giacomo Neri’s Modern Benchmark Craft: Planted using a proprietary massal selection of Sangiovese cloned from their historic Cerretalto vineyard. Fermentation takes place with spontaneous wild yeasts in temperature-controlled conical open-top wooden and stainless steel vats. Matured for approximately 30 months in 500-liter French oak tonneaux followed by over a year of bottle resting, Tenuta Nuova represents a harmonious fusion of traditional Brunello power and contemporary textural precision.

Highlights

  • 100% Sangiovese from proprietary massal-selection vines in southern Montalcino.
  • Aged approximately 30 months in 500-liter French oak tonneaux followed by bottle rest.
  • From the monumental, highly celebrated 2021 vintage; built to age for 25 to 35+ years.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby-red with brilliant garnet reflections, it opens with pure, commanding aromas of ripe black cherries, wild blackberries, and dark plums, seamlessly layered with dried violets, Mediterranean scrub, balsamic reduction, sweet pipe tobacco, and graphite. The palate is full-bodied, multi-layered, and velvety, wrapping opulent dark fruit around dense, architectural tannins and a racy spine of natural acidity, culminating in an expansive, savory, and mineral-laden finish of extraordinary persistence.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve at 16–18°C in large Brunello or Bordeaux stemware.
  • Decanting: If enjoying before 2028, decant for 2 hours to allow its powerful tannins and deep aromatics to harmonize. Prime drinking window 2028 through 2050+.

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