2019 Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino 750 ml

To many collectors, Casanova di Neri defines Brunello di Montalcino. They’ve been Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year, logged multiple Top 100 bottles, and amassed a shelf full of Tre Bicchieri honors.

The 2019 Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova is a collectible that boasts 97-point scores from both Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and Jeb Dunnuck, whose Italian reviewer Audrey Frick said it “takes things to the next level.”  

Wine Advocate really sums up this wine in their review: “In my mind, this is the wine that best represents the Casanova di Neri house style,” they wrote. “Dark as night, it is exceptionally well crafted with a robust delivery of concentrated fruit and solid tannic structure. You can count on excellent cellar potential, or at a minimum, serve it with a classic steak.”

Founded in 1971 by Giovanni Neri, the family-owned Casanova di Neri estate has consistently pushed the boundaries of quality and innovation, earning a reputation as one of Italy's most prestigious wineries. With a deep respect for tradition and an eye for modern techniques, the estate has become synonymous with exceptional Brunello di Montalcino.

Vinous praised Casanova di Neri's “intricate understanding of terroir and how to blend it to perfection,” and the winery’s vineyards span diverse microclimates and soil compositions across Montalcino. Their dedication to land stewardship is evident in their meticulous vineyard management practices, which prioritize sustainability and minimal intervention.

For this bottle, the grapes were harvested in September and October, sorted by hand, then destemmed and sorted again, optically. After native-yeast fermentation, 30 months in oak barrels, and another 18 months in bottle, the wine was released—and it is a stunner.