Wine Spectator Announces Wine of the Year
Wine Spectator has just named its Wine of the Year. The winner is:
Casanova di Neri - a Brunello di Montalcino - Tenuta Nuova 2001,. Wine Spectator gave it a score of 97 out of 100. The wine is priced at $70.
Tasting Note4,830 cases made.
This family-run winery is one of the best examples of the recent winemaking renaissance in Tuscany. Casanova di Neri has excelled with Brunello di Montalcino, the region's famous Sangiovese-based red, since its debut vintage in 1993. The 2001 is its best Tenuta Nuova ever, delivering the depth, richness, freshness and unique character expected of such a great vintage—at a price in the mid-range for 2001 Brunello.
Run out and grab some - or better still, buy a ticket to Italy to grab a bottle locally! Montalcino is a fabulous destination.
Gillian Parrillo
The Sacramento Executive
