In the glass
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
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Rib of beef, dry-aged
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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.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1993 — First vintage of Tenuta Nuova
- 2006 — Wine Spectator names 2001 Tenuta Nuova its Wine of the Year
Facts
- Producer
- Casanova di Neri
- 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
Scores
- Wine Spectator 97 (2001 vintage, reviewed 2006)
- Wine Advocate 97 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2021)
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.