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 Sant'Antimo Rosso - ganz klar die Handschrift von Casanova di Neri. (superiore.de)

Brillanter Rosso di Montalcino mit charmantem klar gezeichneten Bouquet von Kirschen und Pflaumen. Am Gaumen sehr trinkanimierend, entfaltet sich mit weichen, geschmeidigen Tanninen, sehr saftig. Entspannter Toskana-Genuss! (superiore.de)

Großes und komplexes Bouquet nach Tabak, Sauerkirsche, Weichseln und dunklen Waldbeeren. Auch am Gaumen straff und dicht, saftig, mit schöner Fruchtsüße. Ausgezeichnetes, präsentes Tannin, wunderbar strukturiert und mit langem Abgang. (superiore.de)

"It's that time of year: get your Neri on. This blockbuster Montalcino estate has released another fantastic collection of new wines, including the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino. Beautifully executed, the wine oozes forth from the glass with round, supple and velvety fruit. This Brunello Annata is luscious and deep, with millefoglie aromatic layering that peels back slowly and carefully. The mouthfeel is less elaborate compared to the estate's top expressions, but the bouquet does much to push this score into the low nineties. Some 80,000 bottles were produced." Robert Parker

"This is a typical 2013 with a sweetness of fruit and plums. Citrus undertones. Medium to full body, ultra-fine tannins and a lively finish." James Suckling

"This is focused, with a vivid structure driving the cherry, leather, spice and earth flavors. Dusty tannins follow up, while this remains fresh on the lingering finish." Wine Spectator

"Referred to as the 'white label', this has been produced since 1978 and is a blend of the winery's various plots throughout the region. It is aged exclusively in large Slavonian casks, with the intention of producing an elegant Brunello ready to drink soon after release. Bright cherry and pretty floral notes are deepened by black pepper, tobacco and balsamic herbs. The texture is taut yet silky, leading to a long and energetic finish." Decanter

"Luminous deep red. Captivating aromas of sweet red berries, cinnamon, violet and licorice. Then also very fruity in the mouth; refined, juicy red plum and raspberry flavors linger brightly on the fresh back end. Has a delightful red fruit cocktail quality that makes it practically impossible to put the glass back down. And though it is simply bursting at the seams with early appeal, this truly lovely Brunello will also age well. Unless my memory fails me, this may well be the best entry-level wine from Casanova di Neri that I have ever tasted." Ian d'Agata

Tenuta Nuova mit klarem Duft von roten Beeren, Nüssen und Gewürzen erfüllt den Gaumen mit unendlich viel saftiger, komplexer Frucht und super-feinen Tanninen. Unwiderstehlich attraktiv! (superiore.de)

"This is another fabulous wine from Giacomo Neri. The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is a deeply layered expression with bold tones of dark fruit that are softened and enhanced by spice, leather, tobacco and balsam herb. The wine is very beautiful and polished with slightly less depth and complexity compared the outstanding vintage that precedes it. Despite the vintage variation, this is a wine of enormous pedigree and importance. It is generous and confident with a presentation that offers purity, intensity and persistence." Robert Parker

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is dark, sensual and inviting, with lovely textural depth and fine balance. Macerated dark cherry, plum, smoke, lavender and spice flesh out in a succulent, expressive Brunello that should drink well with minimal cellaring." Antonio Galloni

"A red with earthy, meaty, salty, ripe fruit aromas and flavors. Full body with round, velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. So much richness and depth. Needs at least a year or two to come together." James Suckling

Das zweite Spitzengewächs aus der Podere Casanova verführt mit seinem Duft nach dunklen Früchten, Pfeffer und anderen Gewürzen. Der Geschmack ist reich und kompakt mit einem lebhaften Frucht-Säure-Spiel bis zum Abgang. (superiore.de)

"Lots of spice, balsamic and ripe-fruit character to this one. Walnut undertones. Full to medium body, a compressed structure of ripe tannins and packed-in fruit. Vibrant finish." James Suckling

"Precise balance sets the stage for cherry, black currant, violet and tobacco flavors in this smooth, intense red. The tannins are present yet well-integrated and this persists with echoes of fruit and tobacco. Reveals an element of spice on the aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"The Casanova di Neri 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is a beautiful wine that recalls many of the stunning characteristics found in its high-scoring predecessor. The bouquet offers black cherry, spice, leather, balsam herb, cola and licorice. The complexity is absolutely impressive. The 2012 vintage shows aromatic intensity and persistence on the finish. Having said that, this remains one Bellissimo Brunello." Robert Parker

Unstrittig - und das nicht nur im Topjahrgang 2013 - einer der Kult-Weine Italiens: in der Nase betörender Duft von Sauerkirschen und schwarzen Beeren, dazu Anklänge an Gewürze. Im Mund eine Vielfalt von Aromen, insbesondere dunkle Früchte. Die perfekt eingebundene Säure und weiche, fast süßliche Tannine prägen den langen Nachhall. Ein herrlich kraftvoller, saftiger und dichter Brunello mit hervorragendem Lagerpotenzial. (superiore.de)

"Glänzendes, funkelndes Rubin, klar. Eröffnet in der Nase mit fein würzigen Noten, etwas Sardellen, dazu dunkle Rosenblätter und viel dunkle Kirsche. Sehr klar und präzise, saftige Kirsche und Holunderbeere, viel feinmaschiges, zupackendes Tannin, salzig und lange, geschliffen." Falstaff

"Casanova di Neri's 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is celebrating its 20th anniversary (1993-2013), and a special gold-label edition of the wine was made to commemorate this important milestone. I tasted the white label for this review. This is a bold and expressive Brunello that displays tightly knit aromas of Morello cherry, spice, leather and balsam herb that are the building blocks of the most beautiful Brunellos that come to mind. The Casanova di Neri house style implies a modern and sophisticated approach for sure. But the inner spirit and texture of Sangiovese is so fine and polished in its natural state that it hardly matters. The personality of the grape shines through with a loud and confident voice." Robert Parker

"This is a red that has such depth on the nose with red fruits, mushroom, rose petal and bark. Extremely complex. Full body, powerful and layered. Superb length. Exceptional wine. So much energy." James Suckling

"Tenuta Nuova hails from the Cetine vineyard, on a ridge near Sant'Angelo in Colle, in southern Montalcino. The Neri family developed this plot with clonal material from their Cerretalto vineyard. Ageing is in French tonneaux, with a small percentage of new oak. It's an intense, compact wine - though not necessarily rich - offering captivating nuances of brambly blackcurrant, wild fennel, smoke, and coffee. The palate is vibrant, framed by muscular but sophisticated tannins." Decanter

"Bright deep red. The youthfully reticent nose hints at flinty red cherry, blueberry, graphite, cedar and pepper. Then flavors similar to the aromas, and a tight acid spine and serious but polished tannins nicely extending and framing the brooding fruit notes and peppery flintiness on the long, deep, complex finish. A truly outstanding Tenuta Nuova Brunello that seems less fruit-forward and more shut down than usual but holds exciting promise. Interestingly, some of this wine’s elements, such as its flinty nuances, reminded me of Casanova di Neri’s Cerretalto Brunello (made with grapes grown at the opposite end of the Montalcino territory). I guess my palate needs to take a vacation. This knockout wine will age splendidly and will likely merit an even higher score in eight to ten years’ time." Ian d'Agata

"Sweet, ripe strawberry and cherry fruit melds seamlessly with the dense, refined structure of this red. Saline, licorice and spice accents add complexity as this lingers gracefully on the finish. Terrific harmony and expression." Wine Spectator

Großes und komplexes Bouquet nach Tabak, Sauerkirsche, Weichseln und dunklen Waldbeeren. Auch am Gaumen straff und dicht, saftig, mit schöner Fruchtsüße. Ausgezeichnetes, präsentes Tannin, wunderbar strukturiert und mit langem Abgang. (superiore.de)

"It's that time of year: get your Neri on. This blockbuster Montalcino estate has released another fantastic collection of new wines, including the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino. Beautifully executed, the wine oozes forth from the glass with round, supple and velvety fruit. This Brunello Annata is luscious and deep, with millefoglie aromatic layering that peels back slowly and carefully. The mouthfeel is less elaborate compared to the estate's top expressions, but the bouquet does much to push this score into the low nineties. Some 80,000 bottles were produced." Robert Parker

"This is a typical 2013 with a sweetness of fruit and plums. Citrus undertones. Medium to full body, ultra-fine tannins and a lively finish." James Suckling

"This is focused, with a vivid structure driving the cherry, leather, spice and earth flavors. Dusty tannins follow up, while this remains fresh on the lingering finish." Wine Spectator

"Referred to as the 'white label', this has been produced since 1978 and is a blend of the winery's various plots throughout the region. It is aged exclusively in large Slavonian casks, with the intention of producing an elegant Brunello ready to drink soon after release. Bright cherry and pretty floral notes are deepened by black pepper, tobacco and balsamic herbs. The texture is taut yet silky, leading to a long and energetic finish." Decanter

"Luminous deep red. Captivating aromas of sweet red berries, cinnamon, violet and licorice. Then also very fruity in the mouth; refined, juicy red plum and raspberry flavors linger brightly on the fresh back end. Has a delightful red fruit cocktail quality that makes it practically impossible to put the glass back down. And though it is simply bursting at the seams with early appeal, this truly lovely Brunello will also age well. Unless my memory fails me, this may well be the best entry-level wine from Casanova di Neri that I have ever tasted." Ian d'Agata

Grandios: Im Cerretalto 2008 vereinen sich die vornehmsten Merkmaleseiner Art: Kraft und Weite, ein entschlossener Geschmack, mächtigeAromen von Brombeere, Lakritze und Eichenholz, pure Frucht, vollmundig,kraftvolle Tannine, samtig und schön geschichtet. (superiore.de)

"Kraftvolles dunkles Rubin mit leichtem Granatschimmer. Eröffnet inder Nase mit feinen Krätuernoten, viel Kardamom, dann satte, frischeKirsche, im Hintergrund Gewürznelken. Spielt am Gaumen mächtig auf, viel reife, dunkle Frucht, öffnet sich mit präsentem, dichtem Tannin,ummantelt von süßem Schmelz, satt und mächtig im hinteren Bereich,langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"This is truly impressive for the vintage. Few remember 2008 butthis has so much violet, stone and berry aromas. Slate too. Full-bodied, firm and silky. Perfect now." James Suckling

Cerretalto 2010 mit wunderschöner, natürlicher Komplexität und feinen Eichenholz-Tönen von Zimt, Nelke, Schokolade und exotischen Gewürzen. Am Gaumen eine dunkle, dichte, reife Frucht und feste Tannine. Unglaublich lang und tief mit erstaunlich frischer Säure. Perfekte Riserva! (superiore.de)

"Konzentrierte, dunkle Farbe. Ganz süsses Bouquet, intensiv und massiv, weit gefasstes Duftbild mit maximaler Fülle, voluminöse, holzige Süsse, satt und imposant. Weit aufgespannt auf der Zunge, ganz saftig und süss, mit straff organisierter Struktur und würzigen Gerbstoffen. Ein massiver, superkonzentrierter Brunello, ganz auf Intensität und beeindruckende Süsse gearbeitet. Ewig lang und saturiert am Gaumen, braucht viel Zeit." Weinwisser

"This is a towering achievement. It is delightful on every level. The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto is an expressive, exuberant and stunning wine that opens to a dark ruby color and rich consistency. The bouquet is never-ending with immediate intensity that is followed closely by finely-tuned aromas of black cherry, spice, grilled herb, clove, tobacco, wet earth and white truffle. A gorgeous display of elegant mineral tones rises from the bouquet with time. Later, those aromas turn to cola, licorice and tar. This wine showed an impressive evolution over the 24 hours I tasted it and delivered solid improvements each time. The mouthfeel is silky and smooth, and there's enough power here to move the wine over the palate in seamless fashion. This is a bottle for the back of your cellar." Robert Parker

"This is very tannic and powerful with loads of currants, spices and hints of wood. So much stone and mineral character to this. Violets, too. Full-bodied, tight and structured. Massively dense yet agile and bright. It goes on for minutes. Needs at least three or four years to soften." James Suckling

Superb - der Cerretalto 2012, ein Gewächs von einer im Westen Montalcinos gelegenen historischen Spitzenlage. Im Bouquet geben würzige Akzente und Aromen von Weichsen und Brombeeren den Duft an. Der tadellose Geschmack imponiert mit seiner dynamischen und gewichtigen Art, dem dichten Tannin mit guter Stützwirkung, der respektablen Säure und einem Abgang erster Güte. (superiore.de)

"Sattes, tiefes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. ­Intensive und vielschichtige Nase, nach dunklen Kirschen, Veilchen, frischen, saftigen Zwetschken, Olivenpaste und getrockneten Tomaten, sehr einladend. Satter, fester Ansatz am Gaumen, viel Wärme, dunkle, reife Frucht, dichtmaschiges Tannin umwoben von süßem Schmelz, salzig und lange, zum Reinliegen!" Falstaff

"The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto offers a prolonged, flowing and carefully massaged drinking experience that drapes over the senses with some studied intensity and lots of intriguing complexity. This wine nails that perfect balance between power and elegance (that elusive exchange that so many winemakers hope to achieve) with effortless precision. Bold cherry fruit and spice are tightly woven together. In the mouth, the wine shows texture, depth and succulence. Generally speaking, this is not my favorite vintage in Montalcino, but this wine suddenly made me forget that thought." Robert Parker

"Flavors of medicinal herbs, juniper, macerated cherry, plum, tobacco and spice are the hallmarks of this intense red. Ripe and concentrated, yet sleek and focused, with spice notes chiming in on the long, minerally and firmly tannic finish." Wine Spectator

"The density is so impressive in this great single-vineyard wine of Casanova. It's full yet agile at the same time. Shows such integrated tannins and fresh acidity at the finish. Energized and focused. Tangy and citrusy. Mineral undertone. One of the great Brunellos of 2012." James Suckling

20 Jahre Tenuta Nuova - aus diesem Anlass wurden ein kleiner Teil des Jahrgangs (0,75l) und alle Großformate mit einem goldenen Jubiläumsetikett versehen.

Unstrittig - und das nicht nur im Topjahrgang 2013 - einer der Kult-Weine Italiens: in der Nase betörender Duft von Sauerkirschen und schwarzen Beeren, dazu Anklänge an Gewürze. Im Mund eine Vielfalt von Aromen, insbesondere dunkle Früchte. Die perfekt eingebundene Säure und weiche, fast süßliche Tannine prägen den langen Nachhall. Ein herrlich kraftvoller, saftiger und dichter Brunello mit hervorragendem Lagerpotenzial. (superiore.de)

"Glänzendes, funkelndes Rubin, klar. Eröffnet in der Nase mit fein würzigen Noten, etwas Sardellen, dazu dunkle Rosenblätter und viel dunkle Kirsche. Sehr klar und präzise, saftige Kirsche und Holunderbeere, viel feinmaschiges, zupackendes Tannin, salzig und lange, geschliffen." Falstaff

"Casanova di Neri's 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is celebrating its 20th anniversary (1993-2013), and a special gold-label edition of the wine was made to commemorate this important milestone. I tasted the white label for this review. This is a bold and expressive Brunello that displays tightly knit aromas of Morello cherry, spice, leather and balsam herb that are the building blocks of the most beautiful Brunellos that come to mind. The Casanova di Neri house style implies a modern and sophisticated approach for sure. But the inner spirit and texture of Sangiovese is so fine and polished in its natural state that it hardly matters. The personality of the grape shines through with a loud and confident voice." Robert Parker

"This is a red that has such depth on the nose with red fruits, mushroom, rose petal and bark. Extremely complex. Full body, powerful and layered. Superb length. Exceptional wine. So much energy." James Suckling

"Tenuta Nuova hails from the Cetine vineyard, on a ridge near Sant'Angelo in Colle, in southern Montalcino. The Neri family developed this plot with clonal material from their Cerretalto vineyard. Ageing is in French tonneaux, with a small percentage of new oak. It's an intense, compact wine - though not necessarily rich - offering captivating nuances of brambly blackcurrant, wild fennel, smoke, and coffee. The palate is vibrant, framed by muscular but sophisticated tannins." Decanter

"Bright deep red. The youthfully reticent nose hints at flinty red cherry, blueberry, graphite, cedar and pepper. Then flavors similar to the aromas, and a tight acid spine and serious but polished tannins nicely extending and framing the brooding fruit notes and peppery flintiness on the long, deep, complex finish. A truly outstanding Tenuta Nuova Brunello that seems less fruit-forward and more shut down than usual but holds exciting promise. Interestingly, some of this wine’s elements, such as its flinty nuances, reminded me of Casanova di Neri’s Cerretalto Brunello (made with grapes grown at the opposite end of the Montalcino territory). I guess my palate needs to take a vacation. This knockout wine will age splendidly and will likely merit an even higher score in eight to ten years’ time." Ian d'Agata

"Sweet, ripe strawberry and cherry fruit melds seamlessly with the dense, refined structure of this red. Saline, licorice and spice accents add complexity as this lingers gracefully on the finish. Terrific harmony and expression." Wine Spectator