Parker about Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino 2018
Here's a treat from Casanova di Neri. Aged in tonneaux for 30 months, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is fleshed out and rich with pretty layers of dark fruit, dried blackberry, spice and cured tobacco. There is a point of sour cherry in this vintage that folds into crushed flower, balsam herb, licorice and crushed stone. The bouquet is classic, but the Casanova di Neri magic touch comes through thanks to the wine's balance and pretty intensity. I can't, however, overlook a powerful 15% alcohol content that leaves its mark.
Suckling over Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino 2018
Elegant and perfumed nose of dried roses, violets, lemon zest, slate, cherries, aniseed and truffles. Very fine, tight and precise tannins. Medium to full body. I like the floral and saline undertones. So precise and fresh with a tight finish. Crushed stones at the end. Try in 2025, but already attractive to taste and drink.
Description
| Land | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Rebsorten | Sangiovese 100% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 14,50% |
| Füllstand | High Fill |
| Verschlußart | Natural Cork |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains Sulfites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | Agr. Casanova di Neri, di Giacomo Neri, Podere Casanova - Torrenieri, 53024 Montalcino (SI), Italien |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant, serve at 16–18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2025 - 2055 |
| Parker Punkte | 95 |
| Jahrgang | 2018 |
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Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino 2018
The Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino 2018 is an outstanding Brunello that embodies the classic elegance, depth, and structure of Montalcino in impressive fashion. Situated on ideally exposed slopes with calcareous clay soils that ensure optimal drainage, minerality, and precise fruit development, Tenuta Nuova is one of the flagship single vineyards of Casanova di Neri, yielding grapes of extraordinary concentration and finesse.
The 2018 vintage was shaped by warm, sunny summer months with moderate rainfall that fostered even physiological ripening of the Sangiovese grapes. The result is fruit of intense aromatics, clear structure, and vibrant acidity—ideal conditions for a Brunello of great elegance, balance, and longevity.
In the glass, the Tenuta Nuova 2018 displays a deep ruby red with violet reflections. The nose is complex and multi-layered: ripe red fruits such as cherries, raspberries, and redcurrants combine with floral notes of violets and roses, complemented by spicy hints of clove, cinnamon, and noble tobacco. Nuances of forest floor, dark chocolate, and fine minerality lend additional depth and expressiveness.
On the palate, the wine presents itself as powerful, elegant, and balanced. Ripe, dense, and silky tannins frame pure, concentrated fruit, while lively, well-integrated acidity provides freshness and poise as flavors of red berries, herbs, spices, and refined oak meld harmoniously.
The finish is long, persistent, and shaped by minerality, savory depth, and lingering fruit—a true reflection of its terroir.
The Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino 2018 is a benchmark Brunello with tremendous aging potential: captivating already today, it will continue to evolve over the coming decades. It pairs superbly with game, lamb, noble meat dishes, and aged cheeses, standing as a prime example of the timeless power, elegance, and depth of Casanova di Neri's Tenuta Nuova.
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Casanova di Neri is a renowned winery in Tuscany, Italy, internationally known for its outstanding Brunello di Montalcino wines. Founded by Giacomo Neri in the early 1970s, this winery has built a first-class reputation for producing quality wines and is considered one of the flagship wines of the Montalcino region.
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