COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Fattoria Nittardi
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Casanuova di Nittardi Vigna Doghessa is a single-vineyard Chianti Classico produced in Castellina in Chianti by Fattoria Nittardi. The estate dates back to 1183, when it was originally known as Nectar Dei. In the 16th century, the property was owned by the legendary Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti. Today, owned by the Femfert-Canali family, Nittardi maintains its rich cultural heritage by commissioning a different renowned artist each year to create a custom label and wrapping paper. For the 2024 vintage, American artist Amy Ernst designed the 44th edition of this artistic collection.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Michelangelo Buonarroti owned the estate in the 16th century and sent its wine as a gift to Pope Julius II.
Fact 02
Fattoria Nittardi continues Michelangelo's tradition by gifting the first bottles of every new vintage to the Pope.
Fact 03
Since 1981, a different internationally renowned artist creates a unique art label and wrapping paper for each vintage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Harvested entirely by hand from the organic Vigna Doghessa vineyard, which sits at 450 meters elevation on Galestro and Alberese soils. Spontaneous fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats using indigenous yeasts. The wine matures for 14 months in 500-liter French oak casks (10% new), followed by 4 months in concrete tanks and further aging in bottle prior to release, crafted in collaboration with consultant winemaker Carlo Ferrini.
