Nittardi Riserva

Description

2017 was an extreme vintage that will be remembered for being the hottest and driest vintage we ever had in Tuscany. After a cold winter with less rainfall than usual spring and summer were very dry. We practically didnt have any rainfall from the end of April until the harvest in our Chianti Classico vineyards. Temperatures were for prolonged periods very hot. Because of this the total grape quantities were reduced by 30-40%. We picked the healthy and ripe grapes of Vigna Alta in two day on the beginning of September. 2017 was the fi rst vintage that all our vineyards are certified organic. Intense dark red, nose of blueberry, dark cherry, ripe blackberry and garrigue with notes of exotic spices. Medium palate with elegant tannins and excellent freshness consideringthe warm growing season. Outstanding texture, remarkable softness with a long and young wine and it will be exciting to follow the evolution of this wine for the next 20 years. It matches perfectly with dishes of the creative Tuscan cuisine. It should be served at around 17 C.