Nittardi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

Nittardi Riserva Selezionata is released only in the best years. This special selection is grown on the southern slope of the hillside Vigna Alta, at almost 500 m (1,640 ft.) above sea level.

This Vino da Meditazione combines the best aspects of the Nittardi terroir with the philosophy of oenologist Carlo Ferrini. Internationally respected wine guides such as Gambero Rosso, Decanter, Wine Spectator and James Suckling regularly give Nittardi Riserva the highest of ratings.

Winemaker notes

Intense dark red, nose of blueberry, dark cherry, ripe blackberry and garrigue with notes of exotic spices. Medium palate with elegant tannins and excellent freshness Outstanding texture, remarkable fine grained tannins with a long & persisting finish. Nittardi Gran Selezione 2020 is still a young wine and it will be exciting to follow the evolution of it for the next 20 years. This Chianti Classico matches perfectly to the creative Tuscan cuisine. It should be served at around 18° C.

2019

James Suckling 93: Aromas of cherries and orange peel with crushed stones and crabapples. Floral undertones, too. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a long, persistent finish. Linear and fine. Drink or hold. Can age.

Falstaff 93: Rich, bright ruby red with a slightly brightening rim. Bloody, meaty and slightly earthy on the nose, with fine nuances of cranberry and blackcurrant. Polished on the palate, with supple fruit and tightly woven, slightly astringent tannins, spreads out nicely, shows good emphasis with filigree toughness.