Casanova Di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2017

Casanova Di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2017 is a full-bodied, 100% Sangiovese red wine from southern Montalcino, bottled at 15% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Monica Larner awarded it 96 points in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, and Luca Gardini scored it an even higher 97 points in Gardini Notes — placing the 2017 vintage among the most celebrated releases of this single-vineyard cuvée.

Quick Facts: ABV: 15%  |  Origin: Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy  |  DOCG Brunello di Montalcino  |  Producer: Casanova di Neri

Production & Heritage

Casanova di Neri is one of Montalcino's most respected estates, and Tenuta Nuova represents a singular ambition: a vineyard at the Le Cetine site in southern Montalcino where Sangiovese had never been planted before. The estate undertook rigorous scientific analysis to select the ideal clones, rootstocks, plant density, and cultivation practices for this virgin terroir. Fermentation takes place in open conical stainless steel vats with controlled temperature and no mechanical pumps, preserving fruit integrity. The wine then ages in small oak barrels for 24 to 30 months, followed by a minimum of one year in bottle before release.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with a layered display of peppery herbs, musky plums, and black raspberry before revealing crushed stone, tobacco, and wisps of smoke. A delicate floral thread — rose and crushed gardenia — weaves through the darker aromatics, adding elegance and lift.

Taste: The entry is concentrated and ripe, with a transparent core of dark cherry, plum, and blueberry fruit that builds steadily through the mid-palate. Muscular tannins provide the structural backbone, while accents of cherry bark, cinnamon, and liquorice root add spiced complexity at the peak. Despite its 15% ABV, the wine maintains impressive balance and transparency.

Finish: Gritty tannins dissolve slowly into a fine, dusty powder, revealing supple layers of black currant and mineral. The finish is long and persistent, with lingering impressions of crushed stone, dried herbs, and warm spice.

How to Drink Tenuta Nuova 2017

This wine deserves to be served at 62–65°F in a large-bowled Burgundy or Brunello glass. Decanting for at least an hour opens its dense aromatic layers and softens the youthful tannins. A wine of this concentration and structure is best appreciated neat, without the dilution of ice, and rewards cellaring through the late 2030s for those with patience.

Best For

• Anchoring a special Italian dinner featuring bistecca alla fiorentina or wild boar ragù
• Gifting a serious wine collector who appreciates single-vineyard Brunello
• Cellaring for long-term aging — the 2017 vintage has decades of potential
• Marking a milestone occasion such as an anniversary or significant birthday

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tenuta Nuova 2017 taste like? It delivers a concentrated core of dark cherry, plum, and blueberry supported by muscular tannins, with secondary layers of cinnamon, liquorice root, crushed stone, and tobacco smoke. The overall impression is powerful yet transparent, with notable mineral depth.

How does Tenuta Nuova 2017 compare to the Casanova di Neri Brunello classico? Tenuta Nuova is a single-vineyard selection from the Le Cetine site in southern Montalcino, resulting in a more concentrated, structured, and age-worthy wine than the estate's classic Brunello bottling. The 2017 Tenuta Nuova also carries a higher ABV at 15%, reflecting the warmer microclimate and riper fruit of that specific terroir.

Is Tenuta Nuova 2017 good for sipping neat? Absolutely — its complexity, tannin structure, and layered aromatics make it an ideal wine for contemplative sipping, especially after a generous decant of one to two hours.

Where is Tenuta Nuova made? Tenuta Nuova is produced by Casanova di Neri from the Le Cetine vineyard in the southern part of Montalcino, within the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG zone in Tuscany, Italy.

What foods pair well with Tenuta Nuova 2017? Grilled T-bone steak (bistecca alla fiorentina) mirrors the wine's bold tannins. Slow-braised wild boar ragù with pappardelle complements its earthy, spiced character. Aged Pecorino Toscano echoes the wine's minerality. Roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary plays off the herbal aromatic notes. Dark chocolate with a high cacao percentage bridges into the wine's deep fruit and slightly bitter tannin finish.

What sizes does Tenuta Nuova 2017 come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.

Is Tenuta Nuova 2017 worth the price? Tenuta Nuova positions as a premium single-vineyard Brunello di Montalcino, and its 96-point score from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and 97 from Gardini Notes place it among the top wines of the appellation in the 2017 vintage. For collectors and Brunello devotees, it represents strong value within the upper tier of Montalcino production.

Why Tenuta Nuova 2017?

What sets this wine apart begins with its origin: a vineyard that was scientifically mapped and planted from scratch, with clones and rootstocks selected through rigorous analysis rather than inherited tradition. That meticulous approach translates into a wine of unusual precision and site-specific character. The 2017 vintage — warm and dry across much of Tuscany — rewarded estates with well-managed canopy and deep-rooted vines, and Tenuta Nuova's 96 points from Monica Larner confirms the wine delivered at the highest level. Among single-vineyard Brunellos, Tenuta Nuova consistently earns critical recognition that places it in the conversation with the appellation's most iconic bottlings.