Nittardi
Toscana Nectar Dei 2021
| Denomination | DOC Maremma Toscana Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, 15% Merlot |
| Aging | 24 months in French oak barriques, 6 months in unglazed concrete, followed by 12 months of bottle ageing |
- Organic Red DOC: Maremma Toscana DOC, still, vintage 2021, 15% vol
- Prestigious blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Syrah
- Ageing: 24 months in French barriques, 6 in concrete, 12 in bottle
- Tasting notes: black fruit, pink pepper, vanilla, tobacco; long finish
- Serving and pairings: 1 hour in decanter, 18-20 °C; matured meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Nectar Dei by Nittardi is an organic red wine that expresses the identity of the Maremma Toscana region. This profound blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Syrah presents an intense red colour with violet reflections. The aromatic bouquet opens with notes of ripe black fruit, pink pepper, vanilla and tobacco. On the palate, it offers a concentrated structure and remarkable persistence of flavour, making it the ideal pairing for robust dishes such as red meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the renowned soils of the Maremma, in Tuscany, within a historic estate once owned by Michelangelo Buonarroti. The vines, cultivated according to strict organic practices, are trained using the spur-pruned cordon system. The roots delve deep into a complex sandy-arenaceous formation known as Macigno del Chianti. This composition, enriched with clay and limestone, creates a natural environment with limited water resources, encouraging the plant to concentrate its energy into clusters of the highest quality.
How it is produced
The process begins with the fermentation of the grapes in stainless steel tanks. The subsequent maturation phase is detailed: the wine rests for twenty-four months in French oak barrels, where it acquires deep aromatic nuances. This is followed by a delicate six-month period in concrete and a further refinement before release. This careful evolution harmonises the structural components, smoothing the tannins and ensuring excellent ageing potential over time.
History and Curiosities
The Nectar Dei is the most prestigious wine from Nittardi, an ancient estate once owned by Michelangelo Buonarroti. Just as the artist used to gift his bottles to Pope Paul III, today this elegant organic still red continues that historic tradition by paying tribute to contemporary pontiffs. Born from the renowned vineyards of the Maremma, it combines a profound centuries-old charm with a complex structural elegance, offering the palate a memorable and exceptionally long-lasting tasting experience.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
96/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1981
- Oenologist: Carlo Ferrini
- Bottles produced: 130.000
- Hectares: 35
And today, half a millennium after the property of Michelangelo, history has been repeated thanks to the current owners who have given to Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis the first bottles of wine from the vineyards of the Tuscan Maremma, a wine symbolically called "Nectar Dei" from the original name of the ancient tower of Nittardi. Since 1982 Nittardi is led by Peter Femfert and his wife, the historian Stefania Canali, of Venetian origins. Step by step, Stefania and Peter have given Nittardi a new life. The vineyards were gradually re-implanted, in 1992 the old tinaia was replaced by a modern winery and, over the years, a competent and competent team of technicians and consultants was consolidated: Carlo Ferrini, internationally renowned winemaker, Antonio Spurio, technical director and Giorgio Conte sales manager. Since 2013, Leon Femfert, Stefania and Peter's first child, has been working full-time in the family business.
In 1999 the farm also extended to Maremma, near the coast of southern Tuscany, where 17 hectares of vineyards have been planted with native and international grapes. From this territory come two Mediterranean reds from Nittardi: Ad Astra and Nectar Dei. 2012 also saw the birth of the first Maremma white wine: BEN, a vermentino in purity.
To pay homage to the famous owner of Nittardi, Michelangelo Buonarroti, the traditional combination of art and wine is still cultivated today in Nittardi. Every year an internationally renowned artist realizes, for Chianti Classico Casanuova by Nittardi Vigna Doghessa, two original paintings, one for the label and one for the silk paper with which the bottle is wrapped.
Since 1981 there have been famous names of the international art scene, among which Hundertwasser, Corneille, A.R. Penck, Mitoraj, Yoko Ono, Guenter Grass, Dario Fo and Karl Otto Götz. Nittardi wines get several awards and prizes every year such as I Tre Bicchieri del Gambero Rosso, Cinque Bottiglie dei Vini D'Italia, Cinque Stelle del Decanter, 90+ (max 94) points from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate and James Suckling. Read more
| Name | Nittardi Maremma Toscana Nectar Dei Rosso 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Maremma Toscana DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, 15% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Nittardi |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Nectar Dei is the most prestigious wine from Nittardi, an ancient estate once owned by Michelangelo Buonarroti. Just as the artist used to gift his bottles to Pope Paul III, today this elegant organic still red continues that historic tradition by paying tribute to contemporary pontiffs. Born from the renowned vineyards of the Maremma, it combines a profound centuries-old charm with a complex structural elegance, offering the palate a memorable and exceptionally long-lasting tasting experience. |
| Origin | Maremma, Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | Predominantly sandy, rich in limestone and clay. |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with a capacity of 5 and 10.5 hl. |
| Aging | 24 months in French oak barriques, 6 months in unglazed concrete, followed by 12 months of bottle ageing |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |