2017 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova Magnum

This is one of the absolute top wines from Montalcino from the Casanova di Neri estate. This wine was the first Brunello where the highest quality was pursued and the land was worked with great respect. The grapes were picked by hand in September. The grapes were then fermented for a period of 23 days. The maturation of this wine took place for a period of 29 months in French oak barrels of 500 liters, after which the further maturation in the bottle was continued for at least another year. This producer belongs to the new generation of Brunello producers. The company was started in 1971, when Giovanni Neri bought the largest estate in the Montalcino area. The estate has a total of 39 hectares and is divided into 4 vineyards. The oldest vineyard is 50 years old. The vineyards are located at an altitude of approximately 350 meters above sea level. Casanova di Neri is one of the best producers of Brunello wines.

The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Cascina Nuova soars with a layered display of peppery spice, musky plum, black raspberry, crushed stone, tobacco and smoke. It’s silky yet juicy, supple and sensual, with violet and lavender notes balanced by cooling acidity and hints of candied citrus. The 2017 really plays with the palate; it’s spicy, long and intense, and lightly structured yet classically dry. Balsamic herbs, salted licorice – it goes on and on like a spice box menagerie. An elegant bombshell of flavours and aromas.