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Nittardi releases a Rosso Maremma DOC 2022 at €15.01, blending Sangiovese 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Cabernet Franc 20% and Merlot 5%, aged 12 months in barriques and tonneaux. No award or organic mention is specified, and the blend remains majority Bordeaux-style.
DOC Maremma Toscana named, Maremma zone specified, Sangiovese 50% complemented by Cabernet and Merlot: real anchoring but a Bordeaux-majority blend.
No award or guide mentioned, producer Nittardi cited without any attested distinction: rating kept within the range of a simple absence.
At €15.01 (crossed-out price €19.12) for a Maremma DOC aged 12 months in barrique, the price remains moderate for this described level.
Precise pairings (red meats, arrosti, aged cheeses), profile of red fruit, plum, licorice and serving at 16-18°C: a supple and versatile wine.
Nittardi named, vinification in stainless steel, 12 months in barrique and tonneaux, passage in cement then bottle refinement: detailed practices, organic not specified.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself in the heart of Maremma, that still wild and authentic Tuscan land. That's where I discovered Nittardi's Ad Astra, a wine that captures the soul of its terroir with a rustic elegance and surprising depth. Each sip is an invitation to a sensory journey under the Mediterranean sun.
This wine, you know, is the fruit of a unique alchemy between the Mediterranean climate of Maremma and its clayey-sandy soils, which confer structure and finesse. The Nittardi estate, renowned for its history and expertise, has managed to make the most of this generous region. The blend is bold and balanced: 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot, a quartet that promises complexity and character for this 2022 vintage.
From the moment it's opened, its intense ruby color captivates you. On the nose, it's an explosion of ripe red fruits: cherry and plum dominate, interwoven with notes of licorice and subtle balsamic nuances that bring a touch of elegance. On the palate, the harmony is perfect. The tannins are soft, caressing, and the aromatic persistence is remarkable, leaving you with an irresistible desire to come back to it. The fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks, followed by 12 months of aging in barriques and tonneaux, then a few months in cement vats, before a bottle refinement that perfects its balance.
To accompany this gem, I suggest pairings that will magnify its flavors. Imagine it alongside grilled red meats, a flavorful roast or even with aged cheeses that will know how to converse with its structure. It's the ideal companion for a convivial dinner among friends, an opportunity to share a moment of authenticity and discovery. Let yourself be carried away by this star of Maremma, it will reveal to you the hidden beauty of Tuscany.
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