I Always Leica… Casanova di Neri Brunello

Casanova di Neri makes great Brunello wines. It was founded in 1971 by Giovanni Neri and taken over by his son, Giacomo in 1991. It lies at the entrance of Montalcino from the East. We have visited there many times. Their small tasting room has now been moved into the remodeled first floor of the main house, which is a showcase for their wines and their many awards. It truly is very beautifully done. There is even a secret door though a bookcase into a back, somewhat rustic room. I was lucky to have purchased a case of 2001 Tenuta Nuova many years ago just prior to it being named the 2006 Wine of the Year by  Wine Spectator. I donated many bottles of that wine to charity wine dinners that Amy and I put together. 

Our host, Thomas.

The secret room.