Deep red with hues of purple, aromas of ripe black fruit, vanilla, tobacco and hints of spices as pink pepper; concentrated and complex flavors on the palate with a full and persistent finish. Excellently suited to all variations of red meat and game. Best served at approx. 18° C (64.5° F); uncork and decant 2 hours before serving.
Viticulture
Nectar Dei DOC Maremma Toscana grows in property of
Nittardi in Maremma called Mongibello delle Mandorlaie
between Scansano and Magliano in Toscana, only 8 km
away from the sea at an altitude of 250m. The vineyards lie in
the Morellino di Scansano DOCG area. The soil is mostly sand
with granit and schist stones, with some volcanic soil below.
Nectar Dei is crafted with a selection of the best grapes from
the Mongibello vineyards. All vineyards are certiÞ ed organic.
The wine: Nectar Dei is the Super Premium Wine of Nittardi
and was christened with the ancient name of Nittardi from
1183, and, following tradition, the Þ rst bottles of Nectar Dei
are offered to Pope Francesco. The wine is a DOC Maremma
Toscana, an upcoming appellation for wines from the Tuscan
coast.
Vinification
24 months in barrique barrels (30% new) made out of French oak, 4 months in a single concrete vat, 12 months in bottle
Recommendation
Excellently suited to all variations of red meat and game. Best served at approx. 18° C (64.5° F); uncork and decant 2 hours before serving.