Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova

Brunello di Montalcino, Italy

The accessible entry to serious Brunello from Casanova di Neri — Sangiovese Grosso from the Tenuta Nuova vineyards' varied Montalcino soils, aged in medium-sized French and Slavonian oak. Dark cherry, raspberry, dried violets, cedar, tobacco, and the mineral depth that comes from galestro and alberese soils. More approachable than Biondi-Santi's traditional style; develops beautifully over 15+ years. The modern face of Brunello.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The Sienese tradition and Brunello — Sangiovese's acidity and cherry character bridges the wild boar ragù's rich depth; pappardelle's wide surface holds the sauce that mirrors the wine's complexity; the wine's tannin handles the richness
• cheese: Montalcino's neighbouring Pienza cheese and its DOCG wine — Brunello's iron mineral and cherry bridges the pecorino's sharp mineral tang; truffle honey amplifies the wine's complexity; walnuts bridge the tannin structure