Expect dark cherry, dried red fruit, leather, tobacco, balsamic, dried herb, and refined oak with full body, structured tannins, and bright acidity. The 2007 Brunello vintage was warm and ripe; 2009 was warm. At 16–18 years from vintage, both should be drinking well in balanced windows.
- Varietal
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Region
- Italy / Tuscany / Montalcino
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, modern Brunello, structured, age-worthy
The producer
Tenuta Nuova is Casanova di Neri's flagship single-vineyard Brunello. The 2001 vintage's Wine of the Year award established Tenuta Nuova as one of the most prestigious modern Brunellos.
What critics say
Tenuta Nuova consistently receives high-90s scores from major critics across multiple vintages and is regarded as one of the top modern Brunellos.
Pairing
Bistecca alla Fiorentina, slow-roasted lamb, aged Pecorino