Name: Nittardi Ad Astra 2023
SKU: 4-23
Availability: InStock

€17.50

The name of our second wine from Maremma comes from the Latin motto ‘Per Aspera Ad Astra’ – ‘Through hardship to the stars’. Great wines can only be created in accordance with this principle, as they require a great deal of work in the vineyard. Like its big brother Nectar Dei, Ad Astra is produced in our sun-drenched vineyards of Mongibello delle Mandorlaie in southern Maremma.

Ad Astra is an uncomplicated yet complex red wine that is also very enjoyable when young. The 2008 vintage was awarded the highest distinction of 3 glasses by Gambero Rosso. The 2014 vintage received 93 points from James Suckling, and the 2015 vintage even received 94 points from Suckling!

The 2023 vintage is an exciting cuvée of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Awards

94 P – Luca Maroni
93 P – James Suckling
93 P – Antonio Galloni/Vineous

EUR 23.33/L. VAT included. Contains sulphites.

SKU: 4-23 Category: Wine Tags: Ad Astra, Maremma

Description

Description

Name: Ad Astra D.O.C. Maremma Toscana Rosso

Grape variety: Sangiovese 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Cabernet Franc 25%

Alcohol: 13.5%

Soil: Predominantly sandy with abundant stone and clay structure

Vines per hectare: 6,700

Production: 14 months in barriques and tonneaux made from selected French and Austrian oak (10% of which is new), followed by several months in concrete tanks to blend the different grape varieties. Then 4 months of bottle ageing.

Profile: Ruby red with aromas of ripe plums, wild berries, liquorice and violets. Medium-bodied, fresh and harmonious with a long, balanced finish. Perfect with pappardelle with wild boar ragù or bistecca alla Fiorentina. Serve at 18°C; ageing potential up to 10 years.

Ageing potential: Up to 10 years