Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 1994

Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 1994: Good colour, demonstrating a little maturity, but still quite dense. Wonderful nose, with complexity; at first full of damsons and plum jam, once a rubbery note has blown off; then dense, earthy, smoky aromas akin to smouldering kindling. Then orange peel, and a touch of leather. Medium bodied, some elegance on entry. Good fruit, lean and mineral in character, with strong acidity and finely grained tannins. Builds some weight on the endpalate, and leaves a mineral, citrus peel finish. 16.5/20 (16/12/02)