Casanova di Neri

Dichtes Bouquet mit Aromen nach Brombeere und etwas Rauch. Satter Geschmack mit schöner Fruchtfülle und wohldosiertem Tannin. Wirkt sehr harmonisch und hallt lang nach. Wahrlich kein gewöhnlicher Rosso aus den Lagen um Sant'Antimo. SUPERIORE.DE

Intensives Lachsrosa. Verführerisches Bouquet nach Kirsche, Himbeere, Erdbeere, blumigen Noten und Spuren von Mandarine. Am Gaumen Gewürze und kleine rote Beeren, mit knackiger Säure und einer wunderbaren Frische gesegnet. Ein hochklassiger Begleiter zu kräftigen mediterranen Vorspeisen, leichten Pasta-Gerichten oder einfach nur zu geselligen Grillfesten mit Toskana-affinen Weinfreunden. SUPERIORE.DE

IbBianco ist ein Blend aus Vermentino und Grechetto und duftet herrlich nach kandierter Aprikose und Pfirsich. Eleganz und Finesse im kräftig-fruchtigen und komplexen Geschmack, der lang und mit einer gewissen Coolness und angenehmen Frische andauert. SUPERIORE.DE

Markantes Bouquet nach Mandeln, Pflaumen und Süßkirschen. Am Gaumen voller Saftigkeit und Eleganz. In seiner ausgewogenen und so gar nicht überkonzentrierten Art ist er ein typischer und mitreißender Rosso di Montalcino mit der für Casanova di Neri sehr typischen und feinen Salznote. SUPERIORE.DE

"Crushed black cherries and hints of wild strawberry waft up from the 2019 Rosso di Montalcino, with smoky minerals and savory herbs evolving in the glass. Its textures are fleshy and soft, caressing the senses with ripe red fruits, as brisk acids create a juicy expression. Nothing is out of place in this high-energy, fun and fruit-forward Rosso, which finishes wonderfully fresh, framed by a hint of tart berries clinging to the palate." Vinous

Neris neuer und schon jetzt sehr ernstzunehmender Wein wurde mit dem Kauf eines ganz besonderen Weinbergs geboren. Getreu der Philosophie des Weinguts, Weine nur von den besten Terroirs um Montalcino herzustellen, wurde die 7 Hektar kleine Parzelle mit über 45jährigem Rebbestand im Jahre 2018 nun endlich erworben. Dem voraus ging eine über 40jährige Freundschaft zu den Vorbesitzern, mit denen Giovanni Neri zusammen die Weinstöcke pflanzte und über die letzten Jahrzehnte hegte und pflegte. Noch ist es "nur" ein Rosso, im Jahr 2023 wird hier der neue Stern am Firmament des Neri-Sortiments entstehen - ein Brunello, der dann in Punkto Qualität, Ausdruck und Einzigartigkeit neue Maßstäbe in der Appellation setzen wird.

Feiner Duft nach Erdbeeren, Kräutern und jungem Leder. Am Gaumen straff und lebendig, die Sangiovese-Frucht sehr präzise nuanciert, flankiert von kräftigen, aber keineswegs aggressiven Tanninen. Am Gaumen lang und rund und von bemerkenswerter Frische und Fröhlichkeit. Wird in den nächsten Jahren durch weitere Flaschenreife noch weiter zulegen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lively dark red. Perfumed aromas of red berries, spices and flowers, with a whiff of minerals. Vibrant and tangy in the mouth, with lovely acidity nicely framing and lifting the red berry, pepper and spice flavors. Noteworthy fruit purity on the sweetly tannic finish, with the flavors nicely extended thanks to a firm edge of acidity. An absolutely excellent Rosso, made with grapes picked in a roughly 50-year old vineyard that owner Giacomo Neri bought three years ago in the Sesta area." Vinous

"There is a lot of buzz surrounding the untapped potential of the Rosso di Montalcino appellation, so when you get a new wine from a headline estate like Casanova di Neri, you can really start to bank on that potential. The hope is that many more will forge forward in this direction, giving greater definition and identity to this Brunello-adjacent entry-level wine. The Casanova di Neri 2018 Rosso di Montalcino Giovanni Neri offers a pure window onto Sangiovese from this hamlet in southern Tuscany. Indeed, the grape here is called Brunello or "Sangiovese Grosso" precisely because it tends to offer dark ("bruno") fruit flavors and rich intensity in its most natural state. This is a naked and transparent wine that allows you to accurately taste the so-called bruno in Sangiovese without too many extra bells or whistles. There are savory and wild characteristics with forest fruit, bitter almond, dried herb and balsam herb. That initial wave of aromatics is followed by tilled earth and subtle spice. The wine is named after Giacomo Neri's father, who shares the name Giovanni with his grandson." Robert Parker

Leuchtendes, tiefes Rot. Im Bouquet fesselnde Aromen süßer roter Beeren, Zimt, Veilchen und Lakritze. Fruchtig und voll am Gaumen: Raffinierte, saftige Aromen von roten Pflaumen und Himbeeren bleiben am frischen hinteren Ende hell und lebhaft erhalten. Der 2015er Jahrgang von Neri ist an Opulenz und Vielschichtigkeit kaum zu überbieten, er ist in seiner Preisklasse für uns einer der Benchmark-Weine des 5-Sterne-Jahrgangs der Appellation! SUPERIORE.DE

"Startet mit viel Esprit auf Noten von Waldfrüchten, Holz und Gewürzen; der Ansatz robust, mit schönem Schmelz, vifer Säure, das Finale ist erfrischend und stimmig." Vinum

"There’s beauty and drinkability to this wine that really is enticing with blueberry and cherry aromas, as well as hints of hot stone and licorice. Medium to full body, integrated tannins and a fresh and polished finish. Shows focus and brightness. Very drinkable now, but better in a year or two." James Suckling

"Good deep red. Saline aromas and flavors of red cherry, blueberries, herbs, blood orange and sweet spices. Smooth and long on the bright, very sweet finish. Really quite good." Vinous

"The Neri family has created a classic expression of Sangiovese from a classic vintage, while remaining faithful to the house style. In a nutshell, these wines always tend to offer dark plum, clove and fig confit over the tiny berry and blue flower aromas you get from the traditionalists. That said, this Brunello needs ample time to open, and I suggest you splash it into the decanter. The Casanova di Neri 2015 Brunello di Montalcino stays safely within your expectation of the vintage with its variety-driven aromas of wild berry, licorice, blue flower and balsam herb. This wine sees fruit sourced from a vineyard on the northeast side of Montalcino, with Galestro soils ranging from 330 to 480 meters above sea level." Robert Parker

"The Casanova di Neri estate is located in the northeastern zone of Torrenieri. Besides five distinct sites there, the Neri family also has three vineyards in the south between the villages of Sant'Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell'Abate. The 'white label' as this Brunello is called blends plots from the cooler Torrenieri area. It is mid-weight and classy, offering gleaming bright, fresh red cherry flavours. Hints of rust and warm stone as well as subtle sweet spice add complexity. Tactile but fine sandy tannins give appropriate support and the finish is vibrant and perfumed." Decanter

Hier ist alles am rechten Fleck: Intensives Bouquet von Sauerkirsche mit Nuancen von Schokolade, Gewürzen, Lakritze und Kräuter. Am Gaumen energiegeladen und höchst vital. Wunderbar geschichtete und nahtlos integrierte Aromen dunkler Früchte öffnen sich mit jedem Schluck, gepaart mit einer subtilen Salzader. Seine Tannine sind wie Samt und Seide, der lange, schwungvolle Nachhall offenbart diese Sangiovese-Exzellenz, die wir bei Casanova di Neri so sehr lieben! SUPERIORE.DE

"Tile and balsamic aromas with red plums and cherries. Full-bodied with a pretty center palate and ripe, rich fruit. It’s a little timid now, but shows violets, bark and black cherries at the finish." James Suckling

"Casanova di Neri's 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is a wine of pleasurable contrasts but also massive structure. Ripe dark fruits and autumnal spices offset savory herbs and hints of animal musk. It enters the mouth silky, cooling and lifted, with a noticeable inner sweetness to its polished cherry/berry flavors, but it then sways more toward inner earth, minerals and grippy tannins. The 2016 urges you to take another sip, as there’s so much upfront appeal; yet each time you do, it reminds you once again that it’s a painfully young Brunello in need of cellaring. That said, the potential here is incredibly high." Vinous

"The Casanova di Neri 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (or the so-called "white label" Brunello) takes a minute or two to open, and like all these new releases from the Neri family, you're best off opening your bottle five hours before serving them. This classic expression displays raspberry, tar, hazelnut, dried fig, asphalt and some crushed chalk. The wine is streamlined and compact in terms of mouthfeel, giving us an accessible Brunello from a benchmark Montalcino estate." Robert Parker

Pietradonice aus dem Traumjahrgang 2016 ist Cabernet Sauvignon auf auf höchstem Niveau und mittlerweile eine Legende. Monumental und sehr konzentriert, mit Anspielungen an Sauerkirschen und eine feine Zedernholz- und Süßholznote. Eindeutig als Montalcino-Gewächs zu erkennen und doch mit der kräuterwürzigen Art ebenso Neri- wie rebsortentypisch. SUPERIORE.DE

"Glänzendes, dunkles Rubin. Eröffnet mit betont erdigen Noten, nach Schiefer und Trüffel, dann viel Johannisbeere und reife Zwetschke. Saftig in Ansatz und Verlauf, sehr gut herausgearbeitet Frucht, feinmaschiges Tannin." Falstaff

"I am happily impressed by the 2016 Pietradonice. This wine is so easy and pleasant to drink, I'd say it's almost dangerous: The bottle finishes much faster than you'd like. When in Montalcino, there are few alternatives to the local Sangiovese grape, and wines of this quality made with Cabernet Sauvignon can be counted on one hand. Evidently, the potential for others is there. This vintage shows a rich and darkly saturated color followed by ripe aromas of blackberry, plum, spice and sweet tobacco. I am especially impressed by the optimal ripeness of the tannins that gives this wine a smooth and supple approach. This wine could age, but it also performs beautifully straight out the gate. I am a fan." Robert Parker

Tiefes, leuchtendes Rubin. In der Nase baut er sich langsam auf, wir entdecken tiefrote Kirschen, Blaubeere, etwas Zedernholz, Graphit und Pfeffer. Am Gaumen dann fest und direkt, er fesselt sofort alle Sinne mit seiner pfeffrig-salzigen Note, gepaart mit einem Fruchtcocktail und geschliffenen Tanninen, was dem Gesamteindruck eine unnachahmliche Komplexität und Eigenständigkeit verleiht. Es ist ein fordernder Wein, der die volle Hingabe garantiert belohnt und mit einigen Jahren Flaschenreife sein volles Spektrum eindrucksvoll zur Geltung bringen wird. Die Neri-typische Mineralität im Abgang ist gerade in der 2015er Ausgabe bemerkenswert und geradezu einzigartig! SUPERIORE.DE

"Duftet verheissungsvoll nach schwarzen Johannisbeeren und mediterraner Macchia; kernige Struktur, robuste Tannine, aber auch viel Eleganz und Finesse, kraftvolles Finish. Charakterwein, der mit seiner Würze, seiner Frische, seiner Länge überzeugt. Sollte noch reifen." Vinum

"Funkelndes Rubin mit Granat. Feine, klar gezeichnete Nase nach Himbeere und Rosenblättern, dann viel knackige Kirsche. Am Gaumen zupackendes, herzhaftes Tannin, salzig, sehr tiefgründig und mit viel Spannung, im Finale fester Druck, sehr langer Nachhall mit viel präsenter Frucht." Falstaff

"Rich, boasting ripe cherry, plum, incense and wild herb aromas and flavors, this red is expressive and charming. All that up-front appeal is matched by dense yet civilized tannins. Fine balance and a lingering aftertaste of fruit, mineral and savory elements bode well for the future." Wine Spectator

"Bright full red. Redcurrant, red cherry, violet, sweet spices, and orange zest on the scented nose. Not in the quite sweet and fleshy style this bottling is famous for, but suave and very well delineated, with the orange peel note providing inner-palate lift. Closes very clean with excellent length." Vinous

"Tenuta Nuova has been produced since 1993. It represents Casanova di Neri's 'newer' vineyard of Le Cetine in the southern reaches of Montalcino which boasts stony galestro soils. This manages the warmth and ripeness of the vintage with tremendous sophistication. Balsamic herbs, Mediterranean shrub, juniper and crushed stone overlay layers of focused, luscious currants and black cherries. A bit of an iron fist in a velvet glove - but much more velvet glove than iron fist. Finishes long and invigoratingly salty." Decanter

"Giacomo Neri and his family have crafted a wine that impresses from the first sip forward (especially when the wine is given ample time to open). The Casanova di Neri 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova must be treated with patience, and that patience is returned with many great rewards. Blackberry, plum and summer cherry are slowly folded into lasting flavors of spice, leather and beautiful balsam or medical herb. These are always a distinctive signature of this estate. The aromas flow with seamless transitions, and that fluid and ever-changing nature of the bouquet is what helps to build intensity and staying power. Fruit is harvested from a south- and southeast-facing slope at 250 to 300 meters above sea level. The soils are mixed loosely with crushed rock, allowing access to air and moisture. Indeed, pretty mineral accents appear as the wine takes on more air in the glass. What stands out most in this Brunello is the quality of the bouquet that is rigid and firm, yet not excessively so. You feel the structural texture of the wine as it sits firmly over the palate, yet there is mobility and softness to its many moving parts. I tasted this wine at various intervals over a 24-hour period." Robert Parker

"The purity of fruit in this wine really strikes you with black cherries, combined with sage, lavender and rosemary. Extremely aromatic. Full-bodied, yet so tight and polished with incredible tannin structure that gives the wine an endless mouth feel of caressing tannins, acidity and fruit. There’s a fabulous saltiness and oyster-shell undertone to the fruit. Unique. Drinkable already, but this year there’s the structure to last decades." James Suckling

Wenn es eine Sache gibt, die Giacomo Neri beherrscht, dann ist es die Ernte zum optimalen Reifezeitpunkt: Er kennt sein Grundstück und seine Reben besser als die meisten und das zeigt sich im Spitzenjahrgang 2016 umso mehr. Das Bouquet geht weit über die Standard-Kirsche und Brombeere hinaus und beinhaltet Pflaumenkuchen, Gewürzbrot und in Speck eingewickelte Pflaume. Nichts an diesem Wein ist offensichtlich oder monochromatisch. Alles ist nuanciert und ätherisch. Tenuta Nuova 2016 zeichnet sich auch durch die linearen mineralischen und salzigen Noten aus, die charakteristisch für diese Einzellage sind. Die perfekt geformten Tannine erreichen eine Geschmeidigkeit, die ihresgleichen sucht. Sammler werden diesen Wein zehn Jahre oder länger zur Seite legen wollen. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova drawing you in with a display of exotic brown spice, mint and cedar dust. Further coaxing unlocks depths of cherry, plum, hints of dark chocolate and roses. It coasts along a medium-bodied frame with velvety richness, complemented by polished red and black fruits while contrasted by brisk acids and hints of sour citrus. This coats the teeth in concentration, as if you can feel the pulp, seeds and skins of its fruit, while a layer of fine tannin slowly grounds you back to earth. The Tenuta Nuova already has so much to give, yet it will be many years before it reaches its apex. Wow." Vinous

"This is one of my sweetheart wines from Montalcino. The Casanova di Neri 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova offers a long list of aromas on an ever-shifting and fluid bouquet. You get bright cherry, rose potpourri, black truffle, caramel, butterscotch, sandalwood, road pavement and chalky mineral. In fact, each time I come back to this wine, that mineral element seemed to grow in intensity and scope. The wine offers a grounded fruit side that is contrasted nicely against a grounded oak component. The mouthfeel is creamy and long, and the wine shows terrific tannic integration. When you come back hours later, you might find black olive, bresaola and licorice." Robert Parker

"Aromas of blackberries, cherries, violets and bark with mahogany. It’s full-bodied and chewy with intense tannins that are layered and focused. The fruit is pure and purposeful, yet not over done. Wonderful strength and purity to this. Class is the word." James Suckling

Leuchtendes, tiefes Rot. Im Bouquet fesselnde Aromen süßer roter Beeren, Zimt, Veilchen und Lakritze. Fruchtig und voll am Gaumen: Raffinierte, saftige Aromen von roten Pflaumen und Himbeeren bleiben am frischen hinteren Ende hell und lebhaft erhalten. Der 2015er Jahrgang von Neri ist an Opulenz und Vielschichtigkeit kaum zu überbieten, er ist in seiner Preisklasse für uns einer der Benchmark-Weine des 5-Sterne-Jahrgangs der Appellation! SUPERIORE.DE

"Startet mit viel Esprit auf Noten von Waldfrüchten, Holz und Gewürzen; der Ansatz robust, mit schönem Schmelz, lebendiger Säure, das Finale ist erfrischend und stimmig." Vinum

"There’s beauty and drinkability to this wine that really is enticing with blueberry and cherry aromas, as well as hints of hot stone and licorice. Medium to full body, integrated tannins and a fresh and polished finish. Shows focus and brightness. Very drinkable now, but better in a year or two." James Suckling

"Good deep red. Saline aromas and flavors of red cherry, blueberries, herbs, blood orange and sweet spices. Smooth and long on the bright, very sweet finish. Really quite good." Vinous

"The Neri family has created a classic expression of Sangiovese from a classic vintage, while remaining faithful to the house style. In a nutshell, these wines always tend to offer dark plum, clove and fig confit over the tiny berry and blue flower aromas you get from the traditionalists. That said, this Brunello needs ample time to open, and I suggest you splash it into the decanter. The Casanova di Neri 2015 Brunello di Montalcino stays safely within your expectation of the vintage with its variety-driven aromas of wild berry, licorice, blue flower and balsam herb. This wine sees fruit sourced from a vineyard on the northeast side of Montalcino, with Galestro soils ranging from 330 to 480 meters above sea level." Robert Parker

"The Casanova di Neri estate is located in the northeastern zone of Torrenieri. Besides five distinct sites there, the Neri family also has three vineyards in the south between the villages of Sant'Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell'Abate. The 'white label' as this Brunello is called blends plots from the cooler Torrenieri area. It is mid-weight and classy, offering gleaming bright, fresh red cherry flavours. Hints of rust and warm stone as well as subtle sweet spice add complexity. Tactile but fine sandy tannins give appropriate support and the finish is vibrant and perfumed." Decanter

Hier ist alles am rechten Fleck: Intensives Bouquet von Sauerkirsche mit Nuancen von Schokolade, Gewürzen, Lakritze und Kräuter. Am Gaumen energiegeladen und höchst vital. Wunderbar geschichtete und nahtlos integrierte Aromen dunkler Früchte öffnen sich mit jedem Schluck, gepaart mit einer subtilen Salzader. Seine Tannine sind wie Samt und Seide, der lange, schwungvolle Nachhall offenbart diese Sangiovese-Exzellenz, die wir bei Casanova di Neri so sehr lieben! SUPERIORE.DE

"Tile and balsamic aromas with red plums and cherries. Full-bodied with a pretty center palate and ripe, rich fruit. It’s a little timid now, but shows violets, bark and black cherries at the finish." James Suckling

"Casanova di Neri's 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is a wine of pleasurable contrasts but also massive structure. Ripe dark fruits and autumnal spices offset savory herbs and hints of animal musk. It enters the mouth silky, cooling and lifted, with a noticeable inner sweetness to its polished cherry/berry flavors, but it then sways more toward inner earth, minerals and grippy tannins. The 2016 urges you to take another sip, as there’s so much upfront appeal; yet each time you do, it reminds you once again that it’s a painfully young Brunello in need of cellaring. That said, the potential here is incredibly high." Vinous

"The Casanova di Neri 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (or the so-called "white label" Brunello) takes a minute or two to open, and like all these new releases from the Neri family, you're best off opening your bottle five hours before serving them. This classic expression displays raspberry, tar, hazelnut, dried fig, asphalt and some crushed chalk. The wine is streamlined and compact in terms of mouthfeel, giving us an accessible Brunello from a benchmark Montalcino estate." Robert Parker