Tenuta Nuova Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany 12.0L

The Tenuta Nuova is the flagship of Casanova di Neri — a Brunello di Montalcino that shows the southeastern Tenuta Nuova site near Castelnuovo dell'Abate in its full depth. Spontaneous fermentation and 30 months of aging in wooden casks define this Sangiovese Grosso from the 2018 vintage, one of the best of the last decade in Montalcino.

In the glass, it glows in a rich ruby red with violet reflections. The nose opens with ripe cherries, pomegranate, and dried violets, beneath which lies an undertone of tobacco, cedarwood, and damp earth. On the palate, dense and structured: fine-grained tannins, lively acidity, long finish with a hint of licorice and herbs. A bottle in the imperial format size of 12 liters — equivalent to ten standard bottles — matures under optimal conditions and develops more slowly and evenly than smaller formats.

On the table, it pairs with game from Tuscany: wild boar ragù, hare leg with rosemary, or an aged Pecorino di Pienza. Drinking temperature: 17–18 °C, decanted at least two hours before pouring.