Rich ruby-red colour, juicy cherry and raspberry aromas with hints of Mediterranean herbs and floral notes on the nose. Medium bodied with soft and elegant tannins on the palate and with an important long lasting finish.
In the world of music, Belcanto represents the harmony displayed by a complete work. Belcanto also echoes the adage of the great wine critic Luigi Veronelli - "wine is the earth's hymn to the heavens". In every way, Belcanto is the fitting name for Nittardi's newest composition. The label refers to the history and terroir of the wine: eight pebbles in the colours of the grey galestro soil and the typically red colour tone of Chianti Classico - like the eight notes of the scale and the eight grape varietals of Belcanto. And looking out from the mosaic of eight pebbles, master painter and the archetypical "Renaissance Man" Michelangelo Buonarroti.
Viticulture
All grapes come from our own vineyards – all certified organic - in the municipality of Castellina in Chianti. Half of the grapes for Belcanto come from our vineyards at Nittardi, located 450 meters above sea level, while the
other half come from our vineyard close to Villa Rosa, located south of Castellina at 270 meters. The Villa Rosa vineyard, planted in 1968, has Sangiovese and small amounts of seven other local grape varieties, including Canaiolo, Colorino, Malvasia Nera, Ciliegiolo, Mammolo, Foglia Tonda and Pugnitello. Both vineyards enjoy a soil mix of limestone and clay with a rich skeleton of Galestro, the local name for schist, which engenders the wine with a pleasant minerality.
Vinification
12 months in French oak barrels (500 liter) and 35hl botte, 4 months in concrete vats, a few months in the bottle
Recommendation
Excellently suited to Tuscan appetizers and Charcuterie as well as to all variations of pasta. Best served at approx. 16° C (61° F).