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The heart of the Chianti Classico region - Nittardi Winery
Nittardi
Nittardi is a boutique winery situated in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, with vineyards in Chianti Classico and the Maremma.
The Nittardi Estate, on the boundary between the provinces of Siena and Florence, was originally a defensive tower known as early as 1183 by the name of “Nectar Dei” (The Nectar of the God). In the 16th century, the vast property belonged to the Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti who, in 1549, while painting the Sistine Chapel, wrote to his nephew Lionardo: “I’d prefer two casks of wine rather than eight shirts.” On that same occasion, Michelangelo also sent Nittardi wine to Rome as a “genuine gift to the Pope Julius II”. Today, in honour of that tradition, every year the first bottles of Nectar Dei, the top wine from the Maremma vineyards, are presented to the Pope.
Nittardi Chianti Classico Riserva
This Vino da Meditazione combines the best aspects of the Nittardi terroir with the philosophy of our oenologist Carlo Ferrini. Internationally respected wine guides such as Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia, Decanter and Wine Spectator regularly give Nittardi Riserva the highest of ratings.
2008 Nittardi Chianti Classico Riserva
Varietal: Sangiovese 95%, Merlot 5%
Soil: Soil of medium depth, rich with schist-like galestro and albarese stones
Production: Fermentation in 10.5-ton stainless steel tanks, followed by 24 months of aging in French barrique and tonneaux and a subsequent six months of bottle aging.
Profile: Deep ruby red, intensive notes of ripe fruit and hints of vanilla and chocolate on the nose; silky tannins, complex, full and balanced on the palate. Excellently suited to meat dishes, roast lamb, wild boar and ossobuco. Best served at approx. 18° C (64.5° F); uncork and decant 2 hours before serving.
2009 Awards
Gambero Rosso: 3 Bicchieri
The Drinks Business: 95+ Points
James Suckling: 93 Points
Jancis Robinson: 17.5 Points
2010 Awards
Livets Goda: 93 Points
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
James Suckling: 92 Points
Decanter: 18 Points
2011 Awards
Gambero Rosso: 3 Bicchieri
The Drinks Business: 95+ Points
James Suckling: 93 Points
Jancis Robinson: 17.5 Points
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