Nittardi
Castellina in Chianti · Siena (SI)
Established
1981
Canali-Femfert family
Yearly production
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estate (Chianti Classico)
Location
Castellina in Chianti, province of Siena — on the Siena-Florence boundary in Chianti Classico
Siena (SI)
Vineyard area
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Sangiovese for Chianti Classico, notably the Vigna Doghessa single vineyard, plus Bordeaux varieties
Appellations
Chianti Classico DOCGToscana IGT
History
Nittardi, on the border of Siena and Florence near Castellina in Chianti, began as a watchtower named 'Nectar Dei' as early as 1183. In the 16th century it belonged to Michelangelo Buonarroti, who while finishing the Sistine Chapel sent Nittardi wine to Rome as a gift to Pope Paul III.
Since 1981 the Canali-Femfert family has run the estate, and from that first vintage they launched an art project: every year artists create two works, one for the label and one for the wrapping paper of Casanuova di Nittardi, a tradition that reached its 40th year with the 2020 vintage.
The wines centre on Sangiovese Chianti Classico from the Vigna Doghessa at Castellina, alongside a Bordeaux-influenced Super Tuscan.
Wines
Illustrative selectionCasanuova di Nittardi
The historic Chianti Classico from the Vigna Doghessa, with its annual art label.
Nittardi Riserva
The estate's Chianti Classico Riserva.
Nectar Dei
A Bordeaux-style Super Tuscan named for the estate's ancient name.
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