I Sodi di S. Niccolò 2017

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 More than any other time, Christmas is a time for special wines.  

As many other people I have carefully thought about which wines to open in these special days. Always keeping in mind what I would be cooking I ended up choosing a welcome present I have got from my chief when I have started working at Andronaco. 

Described by him as the best Italian wine in the market, I have decided to open it and prove whether he was right or not.

Having a rather late harvest, it is quite fascinating to feel how both Sangiovese and Malvasia Nera reveal such a tremendous density revealing fascinating ripe cherries taste along with tobacco notes and a somehow blood depth. After having decanted for about an hour it was amazing to feel how the tannins got softer to a pleasant and full bodied experience. 

I also recommend a reading of their technical sheet as it offers quite some interesting details not only on the wine facts but also how the whole making process was made.

I have to admit that this was quite a unique experience which has perfectly matched the Christmas ambience of pure sharing.

Being one of the few Supertuscan wines made wit
h only Italian grapes does add something to it. 

To the comment of my chief whether this is the best Italian wine I have tasted, I have to admit that he may be right but I will not give him the pleasure of confessing it. 

A new year is on the verge of coming but I am sure I will keep on being a small rebel...


18,5/20
Country: Italy
Region:  Toscany 

Grapes: Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera

14%
Winemaker: Alessandro Cellai
Website: https://www.castellare.it/en/castellare-di-castellina/i-sodi-di-s-niccolo/


Location: Hamburg, Germany

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