The 2019 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is a robust Sangiovese Grosso from Tuscany, Italy. This red wine, produced by Casanova di Neri, boasts an alcohol content of 14.5%. It has received high praise from several notable wine critics.
James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 96, remarking on its complex aroma profile: "Black cherries with violets and other flowers on the nose. Full-bodied with chewy tannins and a juicy finish." He suggests allowing the wine to age for three to five years for optimal enjoyment, recommending it be consumed after 2025 (jamessuckling.com, Sept 25, 2023).
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave an even higher score of 97, asserting that this wine epitomizes the Casanova di Neri house style. Monica Larner describes it as having "enormous richness and texture" with "stellar fruit quality." She highlights the dark, intense flavors of "toasted spice, black fruit, ink, blackberry compote, licorice and star anise." The wine underwent 30 months of aging in tonneaux, which contributes to its robust structure and long cellar potential. Larner notes the production of exactly 69,696 bottles (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Dec 15, 2023).
Similarly, Jeb Dunnuck rated the wine 97, praising its "jeweled ruby color" and "deeply layered bouquet of kirsch, dark chocolate, crushed rosemary, and lavender oils." Audrey Frick lauds its rich palate, velvety tannins, and long finish, suggesting it be enjoyed between 2026 and 2046 (jebdunnuck.com, Feb 28, 2024).
Finally, Wine Spectator also awarded a score of 96, noting the wine's ripe fruit profile with flavors of "boysenberry, cherry, and raspberry" complemented by "shades of earth, iron, and tobacco." Bruce Sanderson describes it as "more linear than square, with a steely line of acidity and tannins for support," recommending it be best enjoyed from 2027 through 2043 (Wine Spectator, Mar 20, 2024).
Overall, the 2019 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is a well-crafted wine with a strong structure, rich flavors, and excellent aging potential.
