Ad Astra is an approachable yet simultaneously complex red wine that is also a true pleasure when enjoyed young. The respected Italian wine guide Gambero Rosso awarded in 2012 Ad Astra with the highest rating possible, the Tre Bicchieri (“Three Glasses”).
Awards
Gambero Rosso: Due Bicchieri
Bibenda: 4 Grappoli
James Suckling: 90 Points
Awards
The Wine Advocate: 91 Points
Gambero Rosso: Due Bicchieri
Bibenda: 4 Grappoli
James Suckling: 90 Points
Awards
Livets Goda: 92 points
James Suckling: 91 points
Jancis Robinson: 16.5 points
Wine Spectator: 90 points
Name: Ad Astra D.O.C. Toscana
Varietal: Sangiovese 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Merlot 20%, Cabernet Franc 5%, secret varietals 5%
Soil: Mostly sand rich with pebble and clay
Production: Fermentation in 5 and 10.5-ton stainless steel tanks, followed by nine months of aging in French oak barrique and tonneaux and subsequent bottle aging.
Profile: Deep ruby red, suggestive nose of plums and berries and with a hint of licorice; a fine wine with a complex bouquet. Excellently suited to all variations of fish and different appetizers. Best served at approx. 16° C (61° F).
