2021 Casanova di Neri "Tenuta Nuova" Brunello di Montalcino

The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Giovanni Neri is a total spice box on the nose, with crushed roses, spiced orange peels, incense, raspberry, herbal tea leaves and hints of mint. More lifted and energetic than expected, it displays grace and youthful poise with mineral-inflected wild berry fruits. Vivid sour cherry lingers incredibly long through the finish as fine-grained tannins frame the experience and a bump of residual acidity keeps the mouth watering for more. (EG)

The "Tenuta Nuova" is a legend in its own time. Born from Giacomo Neri’s vision to find a specific terroir in the southern sector of Montalcino (Castelnuovo dell'Abate) that could produce a powerful, unique expression of Sangiovese, this wine has become an icon. In the 2021 vintage, it is a monumental success. This is a wine of structure and depth. The nose is explosive and dark, offering waves of blackberry preserve, crushed violet, graphite, and new leather, all lifted by a distinct Mediterranean spice. On the palate, it is massive but weightless—a paradox that only the greatest wines achieve. The fruit is dense and saline, wrapped in velvety, muscular tannins that promise a long life. It is immense, saline, and savory. This is a blue-chip collectible that will rival the greatest vintages of this label.