Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2016: best 2026 to 2046.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Spectator reviewed 2006200197/100
Wine Advocate reviewed 2021201697/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, violet, sweet cedar, graphite

Palate: dark plum, iron, espresso, tobacco

Modern-style Brunello selection from the Tenuta Nuova vineyards; Wine Spectator named the 2001 vintage its 2006 Wine of the Year.

What it pairs with

  • Rib of beef, dry-aged Find rib of beef, dry-aged on TableJourney →
    Beef umami meets the wine's sweet cedar.
  • Roast lamb with rosemary
    Lamb fat and herbal lift complement.
  • Aged Parmigiano with chestnut honey
    Sweet honey amplifies the wine's mid-palate.

How to serve Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Rib of beef, dry-aged, Roast lamb with rosemary, Aged Parmigiano with chestnut honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Casanova di Neri's selection cuvee from the Tenuta Nuova vineyards, first vintage 1993. Wine Spectator named the 2001 Tenuta Nuova its Wine of the Year for 2006.

  1. 1993: First vintage of Tenuta Nuova
  2. 2006: Wine Spectator names 2001 Tenuta Nuova its Wine of the Year

Facts

Producer
Casanova di Neri · visiting guide
Grapes
Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
Classification
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Oak
30 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 100 to 180 at retail
Drinking window
10 to 30 from vintage
First vintage
1993

Frequently asked about Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova

What does Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova taste like?

On the nose, black cherry, violet, sweet cedar, graphite. On the palate, dark plum, iron, espresso, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Modern-style Brunello selection from the Tenuta Nuova vineyards; Wine Spectator named the 2001 vintage its 2006 Wine of the Year.

When should I drink Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova?

Drink 10 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova?

Rib of beef, dry-aged is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast lamb with rosemary and Aged Parmigiano with chestnut honey. Beef umami meets the wine's sweet cedar.

What grapes are in Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova?

The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.

Tags

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