This Vino da Meditazione combines the best aspects of the Nittardi terroir with the philosophy of our oenologist Carlo Ferrini. Internationally respected wine guides such as Gambero Rosso, Decanter, Wine Spectator and James Suckling regularly give Nittardi Riserva the highest of ratings.
Awards
Luca Maroni: 94 points
Robert Parker: 93 points
James Suckling: 93 points
Awards
Decanter: 94 points
Robert Parker: 93 points
James Suckling: 93 points
Weinwisser: 17.5+/20 points
Awards
James Suckling: 93 Points
Robert Parker: 93 Points
Bibenda: 5 grappoli
Awards
Gambero Rosso: 3 Bicchieri
James Suckling: 95 Points
James Suckling: Top 100 Italian Wines of the Year 2016
Awards
Decanter World Wine Awards: Gold Medal
Gambero Rosso: 2 Bicchieri
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
James Suckling: 92 Points
Jancis Robinson: 17.5 Points
Awards
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)
Awards
Gambero Rosso: Tre Bicchieri Riscoperti (2017)
Livets Goda: 93 Points
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
James Suckling: 92 Points
Decanter: 18 Points
Awards
James Suckling: 93 Points
Tasting Report: 93 Points
Gambero Rosso: 2 Glasses
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.
