Casanova di Neri – Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino 2016 – Tuscany Italy

Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino 2016 is a 100% Sangiovese Brunello from Tuscany, Italy. The wine combines ripe red fruit and balsamic complexity with bright acidity, structured tannins, and the depth to develop further with age.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Sangiovese
• Region / Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2016
• Harvest: Manual harvest during the 2nd and 3rd weeks of September
• Vinification: Manual grape selection, optical sorting, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, and 24-day maceration in temperature-controlled conical stainless steel vats
• Aging: 37 months in oak barrels, followed by 12 months in bottle
• Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
• Serving Temperature: 16–17°C
• Style: Full-bodied, structured Brunello di Montalcino

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Fruit: Cherry and red berry fruit
• Savory: Balsamic notes, earthy complexity, and spice
• Structure: Bright acidity and vibrant tannins
• Finish: Long and persistent

The 2016 is rich and layered, with ripe red fruit balanced by freshness and firm structure. Balsamic and savory notes add complexity through the long finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A 100% Sangiovese Brunello with substantial depth and structure
• Extended oak and bottle aging build complexity while preserving freshness
• Combines ripe fruit, balsamic detail, and persistent tannic structure

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina
• Braised wild boar ragù
• Aged Pecorino Toscano

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of structured Brunello di Montalcino
✓ Sangiovese drinkers who value depth, freshness, and savory complexity
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, light, fruit-forward reds