| Producer | Casanova di Neri |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Sku | 02079 |
| Size | 750ml |
This was the wine that launched the concept of “Modern” Brunello – ultra-ripe, dense, wines clearly marked by the influence of small French oak barrels. It’s been Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year (in 2006) and made the Top 100 two other times (2000 and 2011). While the firm tannins need an hour or two of air (or, better 3 years or more in cellar) to soften, this is remarkably pure and intense already and would be pretty delicious even now with a juicy steak!
"This is one of my all-time favorite Brunellos, and although personal tastes are fluid and may change from time to time, there is something timeless and solid about this wine. It's like a touchstone. The Casanova di Neri 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is graced with a similar interlude of elegant rose or crushed flower that we saw in the annata wine. It appears more prominently here, and with more shape and focused intensity. Make no mistake, Giacomo Neri builds wines for pleasure and sensual impact, and this wine (helped by a hot growing season and 15% alcohol) ticks all those boxes. But it also shows floral elegance and sour cherry freshness that defies our expectations of the vintage. Drink 2024-2044"
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