The hill-top hamlet of Ghizzano lies in the Pisan hills, close to the Tuscan coast. The Venerosi Pesciolini family settled here in the late 14th Century and the estate now encompasses around 350ha with 20ha of vines. Vineyards sit within this gentle landscape at 200m above sea level and are blessed with a mild climate thanks to the maritime influence. Wine has been bottled since 1985, organically certified from 2008 and is moving in a biodynamic direction with concrete eggs a recent addition. The property is now in the hands of Ginevra Pesciolini and her wines continue to gain almost annual Tre Bicchieri awards. As a part of her philosophy of ensuring the wines represent their location Ginevra has also been reducing the amount of new oak in her SuperTuscan creations. Natural yeasts, pressing under foot and a move to using larger format oak are also integral to the style of the wines.
Tenuta di Ghizzano Nambrot 2018
14% abv
2018 Vintage 3 Bicchieri Winner 2023
“The 2018 Nambrot is the estate’s 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 20% Petit Verdot blend. It offers all the darkness and intensity of the international grapes but with a feeling of translucence that is distinctly Tuscan. Dark and at times even somber, the Nambrot has so much to offer. Give it a bit of time in the decanter to come together. There’s a touch of volatile acidity that dissipates with air.” 2024 – 2038
94 Points, Antonio Galloni,Vinous, Aug 23
60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc & 20% Petit Verdot
Grape harvest by hand with further bunch selection on sorting table before destalking. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in open wooden vats and concrete vats. Fermentation temperature-controlled 28/30°. Maturation 18 months in 225 litre oak barrels.
Annual production from 4.000 to 6.000 bottles depending on the vintage.
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2018 | Cabernet Franc | Duty Paid | Europe | Italy | Merlot | Petit Verdot | Red | Still | Tenuta di Ghizzano | Tuscany | Wine- Reference #:
- 18220
- Strength
- 14 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 6 bottles
- Grapes
- Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
- Organic
- Yes
- Biodynamic
- Yes
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Sparkling
- No

