When I enthused about this bottle to wine expert Suzanne Brocklehurst (who blogs over at
The Wine Narrative), she immediately recalled writing about the producer in an piece on art in wine. Every year Fattoria Nittardi engages an artist to design not just the label but also the wrapping paper for their Casanuova di Nittardi Chianti Classico. This month's WOTM is their IGT-level wine from the region of Maremma located 8 km from the sea. Despite the fact that it is an IGT wine, that should not be taken to mean that the wine is inferior in any way, as in Italy the DOC/DOCG regulations are not a reliable indicator of quality. The wine is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 15 Petit Verdot and 5% of other, 'secret', varieties.
Wine: Fattoria Nittardi Nectar Dei 2008
Tasting note: Deep ruby colour. The nose exudes ripe, plush fruit with notes of toast,
vanilla, black fruit, spice and licorice. Elegant, well-balanced and
modern palate with integrated oak, vanillin sweetness and notes of sour
cherry and earth. The finish is long and intense. Top drawer.
Distributor:
Wine Exchange Asia
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