Tenuta Nuova is Casanova di Neri’s distinct Sangiovese project within Montalcino. Its cuvée style combines concentrated cherry fruit, savory herbs and firm tannic structure, with acidity keeping the richness focused. For this older vintage, these are style markers rather than a promise of how any individual bottle has developed.
- Varietal
- Sangiovese
- Region
- Italy / Tuscany / Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Body
- Full
- Style
- Dry red; concentrated cherry; firm tannins; savory structure
The producer
Casanova di Neri developed Tenuta Nuova by studying new vineyard sites, exposures and Sangiovese plant material. The project seeks a Brunello with both power and balance, distinct from White Label and Cerretalto. Its 2001 vintage became Wine Spectator’s 2006 Wine of the Year.
What critics say
Wine Spectator ranked Tenuta Nuova 2001 first in its 2006 Top 100 and awarded 97 points. That is the score printed in the publication’s original list; the recognition refers to this exact wine and vintage.
Pairing
Recommended with: Herbed Rack Of Lamb or Petite Filet Mignon (porcini mushroom demi-glace).