Casanuova Di Nittardi, 'Vigna Doghessa Chianti Classico 2021

94 points Falstaff
"Vigorous ruby red with purple edges. On the nose fragrance of cherries, blackberries, savoury notes in the echo. On the palate powerful with vivid acidity, fine-meshed, still youthful tannins, fruity finish, nice length."

93 points Wine Advocate
"From the artists' series, the organic Nittardi 2021 Chianti Classico Casanuova di Nittardi La Doghessa shows rich, warm-vintage fruit with sweet berry, baking spice and toasted almond. The wine offers nice intensity over a balanced mouthfeel with plenty of dark fruit definition. It closes on a sweet note with dry oak tannins. The label artwork is by American film director James Ivory."

Jancis Robinson
"Full bottle a light 1,182 g. Pure Sangiovese from the single vineyard Vigna Doghessa in the municipality of Castellina in Chianti. The vineyard lies on a south-east-facing hill at 450 m and has a soil full of schist stones. The artist label changes every year and this year is the work of James Ivory. Spontaneous fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, followed by 14 months in used French oak barrels (500 litre), four months in concrete and a subsequent few months in bottle. Certified organic (IT-BIO-004).
Deep ruby red. Much more stony/mineral than the Gran Selezione 2020 just tasted, smells lighter and more fragrant. Elegant, succulent even with the extremely dry and fine tannins. A triumph of restraint and finesse yet with energy and dark-red fruit at its core. A little bit spicy/savoury but not in the least oaky. A wine of real beauty and full of subtle pleasure. Long, slightly stony/mineral finish. 17.5/20 points. (JH)"