{"product_id":"castello-di-ama-al-poggio-chardonnay-2025","title":"Castello di Ama Al Poggio Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAl Poggio di Castello di Ama is a still white wine with Indicazione Geografica Tipica status that expresses the natural elegance of Tuscany. Fully showcasing \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e through partial fermentation in oak barrels, it appears in the glass with a brilliant golden colour, notes of white flowers, \u003cstrong\u003ehints of apricot\u003c\/strong\u003e and nuances of almond. The palate is both bold and delicate, offering a profound \u003cstrong\u003emineral freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e and a solid structure that leads to a distinctly persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the vineyards of Lecchi in Chianti, situated on the renowned slopes of Ama. The vines are grown at a \u003cstrong\u003esignificant altitude\u003c\/strong\u003e, between 460 and 500 metres above sea level, enjoying optimal exposure. The soil, characterised by a calcareous matrix and a \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone composition\u003c\/strong\u003e, proves decisive for the development of flavour tension. The local climate, with cool springs and dry summers, allows for \u003cstrong\u003eoptimal ripening\u003c\/strong\u003e of the grapes, promoting perfect balance in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a careful harvest and subsequent pressing, the must is chilled. Part of the harvest ferments in steel tanks, while the remainder is destined for \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. To enrich the flavour profile, the Chardonnay processed in wood undergoes a measured \u003cstrong\u003eskin maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e, later completing malolactic fermentation. Ageing takes place on fine lees for about eight months inside the barrels, where a \u003cstrong\u003eregular weekly bâtonnage\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the wine its typical fullness and clear structural definition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevived in 1976 thanks to the passion of four Roman families, the Castello di Ama estate has redefined the expression of Tuscan white wines. Sensing the potential of the \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e and the altitude of Gaiole in Chianti, in the early 1980s the estate introduced fine \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay clones\u003c\/strong\u003e from Burgundy. Since its first vintage in 1988, this iconic label has embodied the perfect synergy between the renowned Sienese terroir and a pioneering vision, offering unparalleled \u003cstrong\u003eelegance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Castello di Ama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47097762545835,"sku":"61721","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/castello-di-ama-al-poggio-chardonnay-2025_61721_1_0a49b9e6-1e5c-4923-a835-4af60a3bf09f.webp?v=1780060769","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/castello-di-ama-al-poggio-chardonnay-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}