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B-21 Top Recommendation
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"Vintage after vintage, Casanova di Neri continues to impress. The 2021s bring a seductive energy to the house’s complex, ripe style." - Eric Guido, Vinous
Long-time winemaker and owner Giancarlo Neri has fashioned his estate into one of Montalcino's most decorated (and sometimes controversial) names. As Giancarlo's illustrious career comes to an end and his son Giovanni takes the reins, there's been a wait-and-see approach the past few vintages as regards the estate's direction. Well, any questions can be put to rest in the epic 2021 vintage, as the flagship expressions are knockout, critically acclaimed stunners, capped by a perfect score for the iconic Tenuta Nuova. "It’s a gorgeous Tenuta Nuova that has everything working in harmony and will only improve with time in bottle." notes Jeb Dunnuck's Italy critic, Audrey Frick. Showing "a humbling level of complexity," the 2021 is built on an irresistible tension between its full aromatic and flavor profile and its ultra-precise, energetic structure, which Frick notes in detail in her 100-point review. Several 98-point reviews put the coda on this latest stunner, which marks a watershed moment in the evolution of this great estate.
As great as Tenuta Nuova is, you can expect the 2021 Brunello normale to take things to another level as well. With numerous 95-point reviews to its credit, the 2021 is a resounding triumph for this bottling that will stand with many other estates riservas when all is said and done. "The complexity here is off the charts and the energy is incredible," exclaims Eric Guido of Vinous. Fans of the estate will also find plenty to love in the 2023 Irrosso, a JS92 value gem that offers up plenty of di Neri pedigree at an easy case-buy price. Keen-eyed collectors will notice a handful of bottles of the highly limited 2020 Brunello Giovanni Neri, a double 98-point cellar "showstopper" from a 50-year-old parcel near Castelnuovo dell' Abate. "I do love the intensity and the energy of this wine," notes Wine Advocate's Monica Larner.
The entire range of new releases from Casanova di Neri shows an iconic estate that is far from resting on its laurels, instead pushing boundaries on a mission to maintain its place in the very elite echelon of Montalcino's most esteemed names. |
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The 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova pours a deep red hue and opens with an exceptionally layered bouquet of suede, cigar box, tobacco, black cherries, and plum. Full-bodied, it’s packed with youthful tension at this stage, but it has a seamless, weightless feel, with polished tannins, refreshing acidity, and a flinty mineral edge that keeps the finish lifted and long. It’s a gorgeous Tenuta Nuova that has everything working in harmony and will only improve with time in bottle. Drink 2026-2050.
100 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2026)
Though tightly wound, this red reveals a buried core of strawberry, cherry, iron and wild herbs. A harmonious version, with a linear profile wrapped in firm acidity and tannins. Best from 2029 through 2049. 4,900 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.
98 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (Jun 2026)
Dark berry, walnut, cedar, thyme and some caramel aromas that follow through to a medium to full body with firm tannins and a tight and racy mouthfeel. Citrus and cherries at the end. Needs time to open and soften, but this is a solid Brunello. Try after 2028.
98 points, James Suckling (Dec 2025)
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