Nittardi - Ad Astra 2021
Price: $32.99
Sale Price: $19.99
“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. Personally, with the weather at its most gorgeous, I lean towards a ploughman’s board… meats, cheeses, olives, veggies… heck, toast some crusty bread and make an array of bruschetta!
James Suckling: 94 Points
“Aromas of black fruits, violets, and Christmas spices followed by vanilla and baking spices with a hint of graphite undertones. Medium- to full-bodied with chewy tannins and balanced acidity. “ James Suckling
Vinous Media: 92 Points
“The 2021 Ad Astra, from vines in Maremma, is packed with super-ripe dark fruit, mocha, chocolate, licorice, leather, tobacco, incense and lavender. There's plenty of Maremma richness and resonance in this plush, extroverted red.” Vinous
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