Nittardi - Chianti Classico Casanuova di Nittardi Vigna Doghessa 2022
Price: $42.99
| Producer | Nittardi |
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| Country | Italy |
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| Region | Tuscany |
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| Subregion | Chianti Classico |
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| Varietal | Sangiovese |
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| Vintage | 2022 |
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| Sku | 17113 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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- In 2023, this was Falstaff’s highest rated Chianti Classico… including Riservas!
- For the 2021 vintage, Doghessa was Wine Advocate’s highest rated Chianti Classico. Two Riservas rated 94 pts… one isn’t available in the US, and the other sells for $90!
Long story short… for Chianti… under $70 or so… you cannot do better!
100% Sangiovese from the winery’s Doghessa vineyard. The name pays respect to founder Stefania Canali’s Venetian heritage and to all women, as the “Doghessa” was a sort of female chieftain in the historic Republic of Venice. A mixture of limestone and schist soils result in balancing characteristics of power and depth (limestone) along with freshness and elegance (Schist).
This gem is just gorgeous today, loaded with plenty of black cherry fruit along with hints of lavender, anise and earthy notes. There are whiffs of exotic spices and oak, but they are well-integrated into the wine. Fine tannins on the finish give this the backbone to age another 10 years or more!
The winery suggests a traditional Bistecca Fiorentina or Peposo dell’Impruneta (braised beef with black pepper). (Cue picture of mouthwatering steak… followed by the critics’ notes)
Falstaff: 93 Points
"Bright, shiny ruby red. Fine precious wood on the nose, fragrant, ripe cherry fruit and ripe wild berry fruit, hearty and inviting, with liquorice. Beautifully balanced on the palate, with rich fruit and compact, powerful tannins, lovely length, a good sip of Chianti Classico!"
James Suckling: 92 Points
"A well-rounded, balanced and flavorful red with aromas of red berries, cherries and pastry spices. Medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Spicy and vivid, with a crunchy, pulpy finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."
Wine Advocate: 92 Points
"With its distinctive artist's label, the organic Nittardi 2022 Chianti Classico Casanuova di Nittardi Vigna Doghessa (with 30,000 bottles made) has sweet cherry and plum fruit over a mid-weight approach. This vintage is especially focused on primary intensity, and you feel some of the sweetness of a hot vintage. The tannins are soft, and the wine offers more texture than depth at the end of the day." - Monica Larner
Drink 2024-2035
Vinous Media: 91 Points
"The 2022 Chianti Classico Casanuova di Nittardi Vigna Doghessa is a gorgeous wine that marries fruit intensity with energy. Bright acids drive through a core of red-toned fruit, orange peel, spice and pomegranate. This juicy, mid-weight Chianti Classico has plenty to offer." - Antonio Galloni
Drink 2024-2031
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