The 2007 Tenuta Nuova offers a generous dose of ripe blackberries and plum along with spices, leather and subtle hints of earthy notes. Shows concentration and depth with wonderful rich texture. The finish is long and persistent, leaving behind lovely fruit to linger on and on. This is a Tenuta Nouva that you can approach somewhat earlier than most, but certainly still has the stuff to hang around for a while. (JD)

Mushroom and earth aromas. Dark fruit and wild mushrooms, too. Full-bodied, dense and layered. Juicy, savory fruit and a favorful finish. Super wine.

The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova saturates the palate with masses of super-ripe dark fruit, tar, licorice and new leather. The Tenuta Nuova is an especially full-bodied, seamless Sangiovese deeply influenced by the Mediterranean climate of this warm site in the south of Montalcino. Layers of fruit build to an effortless, resonant finish laced with considerable aromatic nuance. This is another terrific showing from Giacomo Neri and his talented team. (AG) 95+