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| Casanova di Neri | |
|---|---|
| Name | Casanova di Neri |
| Location | Tuscany, Montalcino, Italy |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Key people | Franco Biondi Santi, Federico Arnaboldi, Mario Incisa della Rocchetta |
| Signature wine | "Tenuta Nuova" |
| Varietals | Sangiovese, Brunello di Montalcino, Cabernet Sauvignon |
Casanova di Neri is a prominent winery and estate located near Montalcino in Tuscany, Italy, recognized for producing acclaimed Brunello di Montalcino wines and influential labels such as "Tenuta Nuova". Founded in the late 20th century, the estate rose to critical prominence alongside producers like Biondi-Santi and Altesino, gaining attention from critics including Robert Parker, Wine Spectator, and Jancis Robinson. Its wines have been featured in tastings and competitions associated with institutions like the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino and events such as the Vinitaly fair.
The estate was established in 1971 by the Bini family (notably Giuseppe Bini), expanding during a period when Brunello di Montalcino gained international recognition following efforts by producers such as Ferruccio Biondi-Santi and Clemente Santi. Casanova di Neri invested in modern viticultural practices adapted from pioneers including Emilio Pettinella and techniques discussed by Giuseppe Quintarelli and Angelo Gaja. During the 1980s and 1990s, the estate underwent replanting and acquisitions influenced by market trends tracked by critics like Antonio Galloni and institutions such as The Wine Advocate. The winery’s rise paralleled shifts in Tuscan wine production driven by figures like Marchesi Antinori and Kerin O'Keefe-era critics who compared regional stylistic trajectories.
Casanova di Neri’s holdings are situated on varied aspects around Montalcino, including parcels on the Brunello-producing hills near Sant'Angelo in Colle and parcels with soils resembling those studied by agronomists at Università degli Studi di Firenze and research by Consorzio per la Tutela del Vino Brunello di Montalcino. The estate encompasses vineyards with diverse exposures to the Tyrrhenian Sea-influenced microclimates and elevations comparable to plots cited in studies from Università di Pisa and Scuola Enologica di Alba. Soils range from galestro and alberese schist to more alluvial loam, echoing terroir descriptions associated with estates like Argiano and Caparzo. Vine training and density reflect guidance from agronomists who have worked with producers including Adolfo Branca and research programs at ENOTECA Italiana.
Winemaking at the estate combines traditional approaches to Brunello di Montalcino—long macerations and extended barrel aging—with selective modern interventions similar to methods used by Tenuta San Guido and Ornellaia for their proprietary wines. Primary varietal work centers on Sangiovese, vinified to appellation standards set by the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino, with experiments incorporating small percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon echoing hybridization discussions among vintners like Siro Pacenti and Paolo de Marchi. Aging regimes employ large botti of Slavonian oak and French barriques as practiced by producers such as Castello di Ama and Frescobaldi, with cellar management informed by enologists connected to Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore research and consultancy by winemakers formerly associated with Antinori.
The estate’s flagship "Tenuta Nuova" has received high scores from critics including Robert Parker, Wine Spectator, and James Suckling, placing it among highly-rated Brunellos like those from Biondi-Santi and Pian delle Vigne. Other labels such as their Brunello di Montalcino Riserva have been evaluated in international publications like Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, and features by Antonio Galloni at Vinous. Ratings and vintage reports for Casanova di Neri wines have been cited in auction catalogs from houses like Sotheby's and Christie's, and included in comparative tastings alongside producers such as Brunello di Montalcino Lisini and Siro Pacenti.
Ownership remained tied to the founding family until strategic partnerships and management evolution brought in professional winemaking and commercial figures similar to those who joined estates like Tenuta dell'Ornellaia and Frescobaldi. Leadership has involved estate directors and enologists with connections to the network of Tuscan operators including Angelo Gaja-era consultants, and trade relations with distributors such as Empson & Co. and retailers featured by Harrods and Berry Bros. & Rudd. The estate’s business trajectory mirrors consolidation patterns seen among Tuscan wineries indexed by trade organizations like ICE and showcased at fairs like ProWein.
Casanova di Neri features visitor facilities for tastings and hospitality comparable to agritourism standards promoted by Camera di Commercio di Siena and Regione Toscana programs. Tours often highlight vineyard walks, cellar visits, and tastings that follow protocols similar to those at estates like Castello Banfi and Castello di Ama, attracting enotourism clientele from markets profiled by OIV and UNWTO. The estate engages with culinary partners and local hospitality businesses in Montalcino and neighboring Siena to offer experiences aligned with regional itineraries promoted by Slow Food and tourism boards that curate wine routes including the Brunello Wine Route.
Category:Wineries of Italy