Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2003

92 pts from Wine Spectator! - "Intense aromas of blackberry, licorice and black cherry. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a chewy finish. Has impressive structure for the vintage. Very well-made. Best after 2011. 5,755 cases made. ûJS" - May 2008 Issue - 89 pts from Wine Advocate! - "The 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is a dense, deeply-colored offering loaded with sweet blue and black fruits. It is a dark, brooding expression of Brunello that shows a wild, unrestrained personality, particularly in the wine's somewhat rough around the edges tannins. Neri makes this Brunello read more...from his family's original holdings located around the estate. The wine is aged in cask. This regular bottling Brunello di Montalcino is not imported in the US and may not be available in all markets although I had no problem finding the wine in New York. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016. - Properietor Giacomo Neri is excited about the 2003 vintage, which he believes has more potential than critics of the vintage have suggested, although he does think the wines are best suited to near- to mid-term consumption. Among recent vintages Neri cites 2004 and 2006 as those with the most potential. Still, at this level, it is truly the seriousness of the estate that prevails over vintage differences in determining the overall quality of the wines, as readers will be able to judge from these outstanding new releases." - April 2008 Issue    (hide)

August 2009

Always an approachable wine coming from this estate. Add to that the fantastic vintage and you've got a perfect match.

A more modern rendition of Brunello that boasts spice, dark berried fruits and surprisingly accessible tannins considering the vintage. A wine to hold for several years. This Brunello is more brash than your typical Brunello and does see some new oak aging.

The Wine Advocate rating: 92

Tannic, intense, dances down the throat, warm, earthy, perfect compliment for the steak at Sparks

April 2009

Lightish body, medium tannin and acid. Hot, spicy, mint finish! Medium juicy. Still fruit, but starting to develop leather. Food wine, but ok straight. Dark fruit. Long. $80

May 2008

"Intense aromas of blackberry, licorice and black cherry. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a chewy finish. Has impressive structure for the vintage. Very well-made...92." WS 2/08