Nectar Dei DOC Maremma Toscana 2020 – Organic red wine

Nectar Dei 2020 DOC Maremma Toscana – Organic red wine by Nittardi

Nectar Dei 2020 is the prestigious red blend from Nittardi in Tuscany's Maremma. The grapes grow on the organically farmed Mongibello delle Mandorlaie estate near the Tuscan coast. The wine combines power, depth and lengthy wood ageing.

Taste and character

Deep red with violet highlights. Ripe dark fruit, spice and a hint of black olives on the nose. Concentrated, complex and powerful on the palate, with a long finish and good ageing potential.

Grapes and ageing

According to Nittardi, the 2020 blend contains 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, 15% Merlot and 5% other varieties. Aged for 24 months in French barriques (30% new wood), then 4 months in concrete and 12 months in bottle.

Food pairings

Beef, game, rich braised dishes and aged cheeses. Serve around 18 °C; decanting for approximately two hours may be beneficial.

Wine details

• Vintage: 2020 (available variant)
• Origin: Maremma Toscana DOC, Italy
• Producer: Nittardi
• Farming: certified organic
• Grapes: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, 15% Merlot, 5% other
• Alcohol: 15% ABV per the producer's 2020 technical sheet
• Bottle size: 0.75 L

2020 vintage rating: 94 points from James Suckling (according to Nittardi). The name «Nectar Dei» recalls the estate’s historic name from 1183. Discover more Nittardi wines and Italian organic red wines at BOCCATOSCANA.

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Contains sulfites.