Description
Name: Nittardi Riserva Selezionata Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
Varietal: Sangiovese 95%, Merlot 5%
Soil: Soil of medium depth, rich with schist-like galestro and albarese stones
Production: Fermentation in 10.5-ton stainless steel tanks, followed by 24 months of aging in French barrique and tonneaux, a few month in a single concrete vat and a subsequent six months of bottle aging.
Profile: Deep ruby red, intensive notes of ripe fruit and hints of vanilla and chocolate on the nose; silky tannins, complex, full and balanced on the palate. Excellently suited to meat dishes, roast lamb, wild boar and ossobuco. Best served at approx. 18° C (64.5° F); uncork and decant 2 hours before serving.
VINTAGES / AWARDS
2019
Gambero Rosso: 3 Bicchieri
James Suckling: 93 points
Falstaff: 93 points
Luca Maroni: 92 points
TECHNICAL SHEET 2019
2018
James Suckling: 94 points
Luca Maroni: 94 points
TECHNICAL SHEET 2018
2017
Luca Maroni: 94 points
Robert Parker: 93 points
James Suckling: 93 points
TECHNICAL SHEET 2017
2016
Decanter: 94 points
Robert Parker: 93 points
James Suckling: 93 points
Weinwisser: 17.5+/20 points
TECHNICAL SHEET 2016
2015
James Suckling: 93 Points
Robert Parker: 93 Points
Bibenda: 5 grappoli
TECHNICAL SHEET 2015
2013
Gambero Rosso: 3 Bicchieri
James Suckling: 95 Points
James Suckling: Top 100 Italian Wines of the Year 2016
TECHNICAL SHEET 2013
2012
Decanter World Wine Awards: Gold Medal
Gambero Rosso: 2 Bicchieri
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
James Suckling: 92 Points
Jancis Robinson: 17.5 Points
TECHNICAL SHEET 2012
2011
Gambero Rosso: 3 Bicchieri
The Drinks Business: 95+ Points
James Suckling: 93 Points
Jancis Robinson: 17.5 Points
The Drinks Business: Master Award (95+ points)
TECHNICAL SHEET 2011
2010
Gambero Rosso: Tre Bicchieri Riscoperti (2017)
Livets Goda: 93 Points
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
James Suckling: 92 Points
Decanter: 18 Points
TECHNICAL SHEET 2010
2009
James Suckling: 93 Points
Tasting Report: 93 Points
Gambero Rosso: 2 Glasses
TECHNICAL SHEET 2009
