97
points
Casanova di Neri 2007 Tenuta Nuova Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
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$79
Gorgeous, opulent and rich, Tenuta Nuova is an unforgettable wine. It has body, power, persistence and loads of plush personality. It is layered with chocolate, cherry, blackberry, spice, leather and savory notes. There’s a deep mineral layer as well. Compelling and lovely.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
95
points
Casanova di Neri 2007 Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
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$50
This 2007 Brunello is a big, opulent pleasure bomb with lavish layers, loaded thickly on top of each other: Chocolate fudge, dark cherry, blackberry preserves, rum cake, prune, exotic spice, pipe tobacco, cola, humus and leather. It shows huge personality, intensity and staying power, too. All that density is backed by solid tannins and a steady firmness. Hold…
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)