NittardiAd Astra DOC Maremma 2021

Product code: 17273
£21.50 inc VAT
Italy
Red Wine from
Tuscany, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Nittardi
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese
Grape: 40% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Nittardi
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese
Grape: 40% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc

Product Notes

Nittardi's Ad Astra DOC Maremma wine is a captivating blend boasting a rich, crimson colour. Expertly formed in Tuscany, it flaunts an attractive, well-rounded bouquet of black cherry and ripe plum, interspersed with subtle hints of tobacco and spice. Imbibing a glass of this exquisite Italian red wine, you will be greeted by a harmonious melange of soft tannins and balanced acidity. Its lingering, silky finish makes it ideal to serve alongside hearty meals. Underpinned by a remarkable concentration of flavours, Nittardi’s Ad Astra Maremma showcases the winemaker's artistry. Truly, a magnificent drinking experience for wine enthusiasts.

Tasting Notes

Ad Astra is an approachable yet simultaneously complex red wine that is also a true pleasure when enjoyed young. The respected Italian wine guide Gambero Rosso awarded Ad Astra in the past with the highest rating possible, the Tre Bicchieri (“Three Glasses”).

About the Winery

Nittardi

Nestled deep within the serene hills of Chianti, stands the enchanting Nittardi winery. This historic establishment produces some of the most remarkable wines in Italy, deftly combining the enduring tradition of Tuscan winemaking with modern techniques to generate an extraordinary range of flavours.

The roots of the Nittardi winery stretch back to the 16th century, a testament to its rich heritage. Its vineyards unfurl across two premier wine regions, Chianti Classico and Maremma, each bestowing a distinctive character to Nittardi's wines. Nittardi's wines express an authentic reflection of this terroir, with its soil, climate and topography all conspiring to shape their unique taste profiles

At the heart of Nittardi's success is a blend of passion, precision, and dedication to sustainability. The cultivation is based on organic farming, contributing their bit to preserving the region's remarkable biodiversity. Season upon season, Nittardi nurtures its precious grapevines with a careful regimen of natural composts and preventive treatments that spurns artificiality.

Their wines are just as remarkable as their process. Renowned for their exquisite alchemy of flavour, structure, and sophistication, Nittardi's wines have attained critical acclaim. Whether it be the Lux Vitis, a magnificent creation hailed as a "Super Tuscan", or the Nectar Dei, lauded for its warm, velvety taste, there is a certain reverence evident in each bottle.

A visit to Nittardi feels like stepping into a timeless world of tranquillity and beauty, where the craft of winemaking has been faithfully preserved, and ably enhanced, through the centuries. Here, one has a chance to savour the fruits of Italian viticultural history, married subtly with the rigour of modernity; a blend that has made Nittardi the tour de force that it is in the world of fine wines today.

With Nittardi, enjoy an incomparable journey filled with delectable discoveries. A journey that truly honours the beauty of the Tuscan hills and explores the depths of Italy's wine-making expertise, it's an experience that lingers well beyond the final sip.

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