Casanova di Neri, Brunello Montalcino Tenuta Nuova other_regions_italy As good as the prior

As good as the prior grands crus are

high clay content soil sitting on a bed of solid rock)

a hint of animale and an overlay of obvious minerality complements perfectly the rich

(from Mitans proper)

Casanova di Neri, Brunello Montalcino Tenuta Nuova other_regions_italy As good as the priorBright deep red. The youthfully reticent nose hints at flinty red cherry, blueberry, graphite, cedar and pepper. Then flavors similar to the aromas, and a tight acid spine and serious but polished tannins nicely extending and framing the brooding fruit notes and peppery flintiness on the long, deep, complex finish. A truly outstanding Tenuta Nuova Brunello that seems less fruit forward and more shut down than usual but holds exciting promise.