Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: “Castello di Ama’s super cuvee is a blend of four vineyards including the prized Bellavista and La Casuccia and it is a pecial expression from the vaunted vintage. It begins with a pronounced nose of black cherry and olives that let you know you are in Tuscany. On the palate this is a whole lot of wine. A mouthful of soft and generous fruit coats the palate, then under that layer of fruit is the signature minerality and structure of this beloved wine. You can expect nuances of black cherries, blackberry, plum, licorice, mint, tobacco leaf, iron minerality and baked earth. There are shades of flavor here, but it is the signature black cherry note that is so seductive and compelling. This is a whole lot of wine you might describe as big and masculine Chianti with a lot of fruit, structure, and layers. It can be enjoyed today with aeration, but the best is yet to come. “
- COUNTRY: Italy
- REGION: Toscana
- SUB REGION: Chianti Classico
Castello di Ama is located in the hills of Gaiole, just northeast of Siena, in the heart of the Chianti region. It is here that the prized and historic grand cru-like vineyards of the estate sit between 420 and 527 meters above sea level - among the highest elevations in the region. With a rich history dating back to pre-Roman times, it has long been prized for its land and wine. In 1773, there is documentation from Leopold II, the Grand Duke of Tuscany, stating “Amma where we find the houses of Pianigiani, Montigiani and Ricucci, which are the strongest in all of Chianti... they grow well, they buy and are situated in the best place in Chianti for wine…” Fast forward to modern times and the estate’s philosophy is defined by the land, with a focus on the prized single vineyards Bellavista, La Casuccia, Montebuoni, and San Lorenzo as well as the Gran Selezione classification in Chianti Classico.
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