2006 Brunello di Montalcino: Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova

January 20, 2011

Giacomo Neri, the owner of Casanova di Neri, is the only producer in my tasting book to have made two perfect wines in Tuscany. First was his mind blowing 2001 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto. The wine is a compelling red with powerful tannins and a sleek and racy finish. Now, there is the 2006 Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova. It is a perfect wine with everything in proportion from the ripe fruit and fine tannins to the bright acidity and rich alcohol. Watch my quick interview and tasting with Giacomo at his home in his dinning room in Montalcino and his emotional response when I tell him that I think his wine is perfection.

For tasting notes on all the best 2006 Brunellos, please click to my tasting report: English | Italian