Description

Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova DOCG 2018

Tenuta Nuova is a pioneering and visionary vineyard project emboding the belief and passion of Casanova di Neri. Tenuta Nuova means new property; Tenuta Nuova is a place where nobody planted Sangiovese before; Tenuta Nuova is the will of Casanova di Neri to produce a powerful yet drinkable Brunello with a high ageing potential. The project began with the study of varied local microclimates and their optimal exposures. Through a cautious and passionate research Casanova di Neri has used the most sophisticated scientific investigations to determine the clones, rootstocks, cultivation practices, plant density per hectare and every possible particular to obtain excellent Sangiovese grapes.

APPELLATION

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

GRAPE VARIETY

100% Sangiovese

GIOVANNI NERI TASTING NOTES

The Brunello Tenuta Nuova 2018 shows a bright, young and ruby red color. The nose reveals nuances of ripe red berries and its usual pronounced balsamic tones. The palate is distinguished by a great complexity. 2018 Tenuta Nuova is rich, elegant, enveloping and salty. Its long and appealing finish suggests an amazing future.

HARVEST

Manual, September 2018

VINIFICATION

We select the bunches manually before de-stemming and selecting the grapes with an optical selector. After that, spontaneous fermentation without added yeasts follows and maceration is facilitated by frequent pressing. Everything takes place in conical steel vats at controlled temperature for 24 days.

AGEING IN OAK BARRELS: 30 months
AGEING IN BOTTLES: 18 months
ALCOHOL/VOL.: 15%
TOTAL ACIDITY (g/lt): 5,69