Description
Name: Casanuova di Nittardi “Vigna Doghessa” Chianti Classico DOCG
Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
Soil: Soil of medium depth, full Galestro stones and quartz.
Production: Natural fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by 14 months in used French oak barrels (500 liter), four month in concrete and a subsequent few months in bottle.
Profile: Vibrant ruby red, intensely redolent of cherries, violet and hints of aromatic herbs and spices, with well-rounded tannins and a long-lasting finish on the palate. Excellently suited to all variations of pasta and meat dishes. Best served at approx. 16° C (61° F).
Ageing potential: Minimum 10 years
VINTAGES / AWARDS
2022
Falstaff: 93 points
Luca Maroni: 93 points
James Suckling: 93 points
Robert Parker: 92 points
* Certified organic wine
TECHINCAL SHEET 2022
2021
Falstaff: 94 points (best Chianti Classico)
Robert Parker: 93 points
Luca Maroni: 93 points
Antonio Galloni: 92 points
James Suckling: 92 points
* Certified organic wine
TECHNICAL SHEET 2021
2020
Falstaff: 94 points
James Suckling: 93 points
* Certified organic wine
TECHNICAL SHEET 2020
2019
Daniele Cernilli: 95 points
James Suckling: 92 points
Luca Maroni: 92 points
Falstaff: 92 points
* Certified organic wine
TECHNICAL SHEET 2019
2018
Daniele Cernilli Doctor Wine: 95 points
Falstaff: 94 points
James Suckling: 92 points
* Certified organic wine
TECHNICAL SHEET 2018
2017
Luca Gardini: 96 points
James Suckling: 93 points
Robert Parker: 91 points
* Certified organic wine
TECHNICAL SHEET 2017
2016
James Suckling: 92 points
Robert Parker: 91+ points
TECHNICAL SHEET 2016
2015
James Suckling: 93 points
Daniele Cernilli – Doctor Wine: 93 points
TECHNICAL SHEET 2015
2014
Bibenda: 5 Grapes (highest award)
James Suckling: 92 points
TECHNICAL SHEET 2014
2013
Bibenda: 5 Grapes (highest award)
Jancis Robinson: 17/20 points (best Chianti Classico 2013)
2012
Gambero Rosso: 2 Red Glasses
Bibenda: 4 Grapes
James Suckling: 90 points
Jancis Robinson: 17 points and “Wine of the week”
TECHNICAL SHEET 2012
2011
Wine Enthusiast: 93 Points
Gambero Rosso: 2 Red Glasses
Weinwisser: 17 Points
TECHNICAL SHEET 2011
2010
Daniele Cernilli: 92 Points
James Suckling: 90 Points
Weinwisser: 17 Points
TECHNICAL SHEET 2010
