Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino Tuscany Italy 2015 750ml

Founded in 1971 by Giovanni Neri and passed on to his son Giacomo in 1991. They own 7 vineyards, which covered only 63 hectares.

The first Brunello harvest was 1978. Tenuta Nuova, first vintage in 1993, which is a pioneering and visionary vineyard project embodying the belief and passion of Casanova di Neri. Tenuta Nuova means new property (Le Cetine in the southern reaches of Montalcino which boasts stony galestro soils); it is a place where nobody planted Sangiovese before, the fruit is harvested from a south- and southeast-facing slope at 250 to 300 meters above sea level. This manages the warmth and ripeness of the vintage with tremendous sophistication; Tenuta Nuova is the will of Casanova di Neri to produce a powerful yet drinkable Brunello with a high ageing potential. The 2015 was aged in oak 37 months and further 12 months in bottle.

Grape Varieties

Sangiovese

Color

Deep star bright ruby

Bouquet

Alluring luscious and subtle fruits of black cherries, overlay layers with spice herbs such as sage, lavender, Mediterranean shrub and rosemary. Very delicate and aromatic.

Taste

It is always a distinctive signature of this estate. The silky textures flood the senses with rich blackberry, plum, summer cherry, slowly folded into lasting flavors of sweet herbal tones, leaving hints of savory spice and minerals in their wake. The finish is long and unexpectedly fresh and dense.

Serving Temperature

16-18 Celsius

Food Pairing

Tomato based dishes such as ravioli alla marinara

Recommended glass

Red Bordeaux glass