{"product_id":"2022-fattoria-nittardi-ad-astra-maremma-toscana-red-blend","title":"2022 Fattoria Nittardi Ad Astra | Maremma Toscana Red Blend","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eThe Moment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eSome Tuscan reds are built around polish.\u003cbr data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eOthers are built around movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"266\"\u003e2022 Fattoria Nittardi Ad Astra\u003c\/strong\u003e feels like the kind of bottle that lands beautifully in that second lane — layered, savory, and full of fruit, but with enough energy and structure to keep it feeling alive. A warm vintage that still delivered balance, with the finished wine showing \u003cstrong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eplums, berries, and a hint of licorice\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"716\"\u003elavender, chocolate, menthol, spiced cedar, and dried citrus peel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eThis is a modern Tuscan blend with real shape. The blend is \u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the wine is fermented in stainless steel and then aged for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e14 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by time in concrete and bottle before release. That combination helps explain why the wine is both generous and composed — dark and red fruit up front, then spice, herbs, and structure underneath. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eWhat It Feels Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eThink grilled steak, rosemary in the air, and a bottle that gets a little more interesting every ten minutes it is open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eWhat makes this wine work is the tension between fruit and savor. \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003elums, berries, licorice, lavender, menthol, chocolate, and cedar\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is exactly the kind of mix that makes a Tuscan blend feel dinner-ready. It has enough fruit to feel generous, but the spice, herbs, and tannic grip keep it from ever going soft. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eIn the Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eAromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003ePlums, berries, licorice, lavender, cedar, dried citrus peel, and a little chocolate. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003eGenerous and layered, with red and black fruit, subtle spice, menthol lift, and firm structure. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eMedium- to full-bodied, polished, and tense, with fine but firm tannins. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eFresh, spiced, and cedary, with a long, persistent close. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003eWhy We Love This Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003eA Tuscan Blend With Lift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2541\"\u003eThis is not just ripe fruit and oak. Freshness, tension, and energy, which is what keeps the wine feeling serious. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003eSangiovese Still Leads The Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003eEven with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in the blend, Sangiovese still gives the wine its Tuscan line and brightness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003eA Strong Food Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3058\"\u003eThe wine is suited to \u003cstrong data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3146\"\u003efish variations and appetizers\u003c\/strong\u003e, while broader market notes and the structure of the wine make it a very natural fit for grilled meat, pasta, and richer savory dishes too. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3419\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3505\"\u003e• Grilled steak\u003cbr data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003e• Lamb\u003cbr data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3448\"\u003e• Pasta with ragù\u003cbr data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3468\"\u003e• Mushroom dishes\u003cbr data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3488\"\u003e• Aged pecorino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3712\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fattoria Nittardi\u003cbr data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3733\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3742\"\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ad Astra\u003cbr data-start=\"3751\" data-end=\"3754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"3766\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003cbr data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3785\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maremma Toscana, Tuscany, Italy\u003cbr data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3830\"\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"4171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"3947\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"3950\"\u003eFermented in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"4004\"\u003e5- and 10.5-ton stainless steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e, then aged \u003cstrong data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4065\"\u003e14 months in French oak barrique and tonneaux\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a few months in concrete and \u003cstrong data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4130\"\u003e6 months in bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4173\" data-end=\"4236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4173\" data-end=\"4185\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5% ABV. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4238\" data-end=\"4456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4238\" data-end=\"4247\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Full\u003cbr data-start=\"4259\" data-end=\"4262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4276\"\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm tannins · fresh energy · spiced finish · layered fruit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" 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