The winery
Nittardi
Boutique winery located in the heart of Chianti Classico, with vineyards also in Maremma; noted for the pairing of wine and art and for producing characterful red wines. (nittardi.com)
- Toscana (Chianti Classico e Maremma) · Italia
- 2 products
The story
The estate is already mentioned in 1183 under the toponym "Nectar Dei" and in the 16th century became part of the holdings of Michelangelo Buonarroti, who sent wine to the Pope. In the 1980s the property was acquired by the Canali–Femfert family, who began the revival of the historic estate in Chianti and, in the late 1990s, expanded operations by acquiring vineyards in Maremma; management of the second generation has been entrusted to Léon Femfert.
Production philosophy
There is a strong connection between winemaking and art, with a focus on vineyard quality and a gradual transition to organic practices and sustainability certifications.
Terroir and vineyards
The winery is located between Castellina in Chianti and Panzano, in the province of Siena, with vineyards in the Chianti Classico and an estate in the Maremma where the Super Tuscans Ad Astra and Nectar Dei are produced.
Awards and recognition
The wines of Nittardi regularly receive high scores from international publications and accolades such as Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso and 5 Stars from Decanter in various vintages.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Petit Verdot
- Cabernet Franc
- Syrah
- Vermentino
- Roussanne
- Canaiolo
- Colorino
- Ciliegolo
- Malvasia Nera
- Pugnitello
- Mammolo
- Hectares
- 30.0
- Bottles per year
- 130000
What makes it distinctive
- Casanuova di Nittardi "Vigna Doghessa" is a pure Sangiovese from a vineyard at 450 m above sea level, on galestro and alberese soils.
- Progetto Maremma — featuring a blend of Cabernet, Petit Verdot and Merlot.
- Annual collection of labels and wrapping papers created by international artists since 1981, a distinctive hallmark of the winery.
- Certified organic wines and a path toward sustainability certifications, as indicated in the company’s technical materials.
- Diversified production, featured in guides and specialist magazines.