Nittardi - Ad Astra 2023
Price: $32.99
Sale Price: $23.99
Ad Astra- To the Stars, in Latin. This is is a shining example of just how incredible Super Tuscans can be! “Super Tuscans” were born in the 1980s as a category of Tuscan wines that didn’t conform to traditional standards. Back then Super Tuscans were still relatively affordable. Now top bottlings such as Ornellaia, Sassicaia, and Tignanello command quite a high price tag. But to me the true “Super Tuscans” are wines that still supersede their more conformist relatives, delivering incredible depth of flavor and incredible value. Nittardi’s Maremma Toscanas do just that.
A blend of Sangiovese 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Merlot 20%, Cabernet Franc 5%, “secret varietals” 5%. Aged for fourteen months in French oak barrique (10% new) and tonneaux (big barrels). A deep broody nose sets you off, dark plums and forest berries mix intriguingly with notes of anise, tobacco, and exotic spices. More dark fruits follow with a firm structure, sturdy tannins, and a long, spiced finish that keeps you coming back for more. Delicious with rich pasta dishes, grilled red meats, mushroom ragouts, yet balanced and beautiful by itself.
Vinous Media: 93 Points
"The 2023 Ad Astra is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Succulent dark fruit, liquorice, cloves, chocolate and sweet French oak are all dialed up. This extroverted red is both showy and impeccably done."
James Suckling: 93 Points
"A spicy nose of tea leaves, moist earth, stones, dark cherries and currants. Juicy and savory, with tense cedar flavors, a medium body and firm yet polished tannins. Dusty and textured finish. From organically grown grapes. Sustainable. Drink or hold."
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