Nittardi Ad Astra

Nittardi Ad Astra

Nittardi Ad Astra is a special wine produced by the Nittardi estate in Tuscany, Italy. The name "Ad Astra" comes from the Latin phrase "Per Aspera Ad Astra," which can be translated as "through difficulties to the stars." It is an expression that symbolizes the determination and persistence required to reach great heights.

The Nittardi Ad Astra is a premium red wine and represents the top of the wine hierarchy of the Nittardi estate. The exact composition of the wine can vary from year to year depending on harvest conditions, but it is usually a blend of the estate's finest grapes.

The basis for the Ad Astra wine is the Sangiovese grape, supplemented with other Bordeaux grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and sometimes Petit Verdot. These grapes are harvested by hand and carefully selected to ensure that only the best grapes end up in the wine.

The wine undergoes careful vinification and aging in oak barrels to develop its complexity and character. The result is usually a wine with a deep ruby red color and an intense and concentrated taste. The flavor profile varies, but can include elements of ripe red fruit, blackcurrant, spice, chocolate and a hint of vanilla from the oak.

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Nittardi Ad Astra is considered a wine for special occasions and an expression of the highest quality the estate has to offer. It is a wine that can age well and as the years go by, the wine will often develop further and acquire an even more refined character.