Fattoria Nittardi 2020 Ad Astra Maremma Toscana
Item Number: 28 30 987 20
Fattoria Nittardi 2020 Ad Astra Maremma Toscana
95 Point Rated, Certified Organic Toscana Rosso!
Quick Taste
- 95 Points!
- Certified Organic
- 45% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot
- "approachable yet simultaneously serious red wine"
- Extremely Limited!
About Fattoria Nittardi 2020 Ad Astra Maremma Toscana
The boutique winery Nittardi lies between Castellina and Panzano in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. Nittardi was first mentioned as "Nectar Dei" in 1183. In the 16th century, the winery belonged to Michelangelo Buonarroti, who produced his own wine here. He is known to have sent his wine to the Pope in Rome as a "genuine gift".
The 2020 vintage can be described as a classic year with abundant spring rains and a warm but never extreme summer. While the world stopped at Nittardi with the pandemic, they had the privilege of being able to continue to work outside in the vineyards with even more passion and dedication to details. All this allowed them to craft a wine that is unique as it is extremely complex, just as a work of art can be. They picked healthy and ripe grapes in the central weeks of September, starting with Merlot, followed by Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese and finally Cabernet Sauvignon. They were all brought with a temperature-controlled truck to the cellar in Castellina in Chianti.
The name of Ad Astra is gleaned from the Latin phrase Per Aspera Ad Astra — “a rough road leads to the stars”. A phrase that is also true for great wines, as greatness requires a great deal of loving work and care in the vineyards. Ad Astra is an approachable yet simultaneously serious red wine that is also a pleasure when enjoyed young.
Winemaker Notes:
Opulent ruby red colour. Fascinating spice and chili character with blackcurrant and fresh cherry fruit on the nose. Medium body, with light tannins and long, silky and powerful finish. Best served at approx. 18° C (64° F).
It was awarded 95 points by Luca Maroni and 93 points by James Suckling who said:
'Blackberries and blue fruit with violets and blackcurrants on the nose. Full-bodied and chewy with creamy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Tight and focused at the end. Needs time to soften, but a solid and impressive young wine for the money.'
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.5%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
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