Castello di Ama
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto Bellavista 2020
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 10% Malvasia Nera |
| Aging | For approximately 14 months, in Allier barriques of which 50% new. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Product name | Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto Bellavista 2020 |
| Color | Intense ruby red. |
| Perfume | The nose is powerful, broad, fruity, floral, spicy, balsamic. |
| Taste | In the mouth it is harmonious, silky, round, fresh, enveloping, warm. Very long and very persistent on the finish. |
| Pairings | Ham and salami, risotto with meat sauce, grilled-meat roasted, stewed red meat, cheese, Fiorentina steak. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2021 , 2018 |
Description
Still red Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Bellavista Vineyard, 13.5% ABV, produced by Castello di Ama in Tuscany, with 90% Sangiovese and 10% Malvasia Nera grapes. 0.75 L bottle, 2020 vintage. A wine born in the heart of Chianti Classico, from a winery founded in 1976, which contributed to the creation of the Gran Selezione category. On the nose, it is powerful, ample, fruity, floral, spicy, and balsamic—a true sensory journey. On the palate, it is harmonious, silky, rounded, fresh, enveloping, and warm, with a very long and persistent finish. A wine that pairs perfectly with red meats, game, and aged cheeses.
Awards
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2020
98/100
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2020
96/100
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2020
96/100
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2020
95/100
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Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1976
- Oenologist: Marco Pallanti
- Bottles produced: 320.000
- Hectares: 75
To date, Castello di Ama owns and manages about 75 hectares of vineyards and 40 hectares of olive groves, relying on the work of more than 60 people. The role of general manager and oenologist is held continuously by Marco Pallanti, who served, between 2006 and 2012, as President of the Chianti Classico Consortium, bringing the contribution of the creation of the 'Gran Selezione' category with the aim of highlighting the extraordinary quality and diversity of the region's wines. Read more
| Name | Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto Bellavista 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 10% Malvasia Nera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello di Ama |
| Origin | Ama, Gaiole in Chianti (SI) |
| Harvest | The selected grapes were harvested on the following dates: Malvasia Nera on 15 September and Sangiovese on 15 October. |
| Wine making | Fermentation developed in a regular manner with temperature control. Numerous pumping over took place throughout the fermentation period and maceration continued up to the 25-day mark.The wine passed into barriques where malolactic fermentation took place |
| Aging | For approximately 14 months, in Allier barriques of which 50% new. |
| Total acidity | 5.6 gr/L |
| PH | 3.44 |
| Dry extract | 30.1 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |