Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 1997

Great nose of licorice (red and black), earth, mint, red pepper, black cherry and smoke. Dry stone aromas develop after a while. Full and meaty on the palate with tremendous purity and concentration. Long finish with thouroughly ripe tannins. This is very enjoyable to drink and will age very nicely.

January 2003

Rating: 4/5 - As reviewed by Decanter Youthful oaky and jammy aroma. Sweet and refined on the palate. Concentration, endless finish, this is superb. A blockbuster. Drink 2-5 years.

WA 86 (12/2002): The dark garnet-colored 1997 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova's personality is dominated by hard, dry tannin. Notions of sweet cherry fruit, herbs, damp earth, mushrooms, and cedar are followed by an emaciated, attenuated finish. Drink it over the next 5-6 years.

October 2008

Like finely meshed cashmere. Exotic aromas of plums, incense and Indian spices. Full-bodied, with very fine tannins and a long, caressing, silky aftertaste. A wine with loads of finesse. Give it time. Best after 2004. 4,580 cases made. (JS)

...dominated by hard, dry tannin. Notions of sweet cherry fruit, herbs, damp earth, mushrooms, and cedar are followed by an emaciated, attenuated finish... Robert Parker. A Sangiovese Grosso wine from Tuscany in Italy. 1997 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 750ml

March 2009

Rating: 86/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 144 on Dec-02