Chianti Classico Ama 2022

Description

Still red Chianti Classico DOCG, 13.5% ABV, produced by Castello di Ama, founded in 1976. Blend: 96% Sangiovese and 4% Merlot. 0.75L bottle, 2022 vintage. A Chianti Classico that embodies the passion and dedication of one of Tuscany's most prestigious wineries. Vinification was induced by indigenous yeasts and separated by variety in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 30-32°C, with manual pumping over and a total maturation (cuvaison) of 25 days for the Sangiovese and 25 days for the Merlot. After racking, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in steel tanks. Aged in fine-grained oak barriques, without the use of new oak. Ruby red in color with vermilion highlights. On the palate, it is elegant and harmonious with spicy and well-balanced notes from the first impact.

Details

Perfume

Fruity, cherry, raspberry and fresh red fruit.

Color

Ruby red with vermilion reflections.

Taste

Elegant and harmonious with well-proportioned spicy notes already at first impact.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Castello di Ama

From this winery

• Start up year: 1976
• Oenologist: Marco Pallanti
• Bottles produced: 320.000
• Hectares: 75

The founding of Castello di Ama dates back to 1976, when four families originally from Rome set out to restore a prestigious wine estate to the splendor it deserved. The estate, which originally consisted of 55 hectares and was located in the heart of Chianti Classico, was immediately enhanced through major investments in the vineyard, following the most up-to-date agronomic techniques of the time, and the construction of a new winery, equipped with steel tanks, temperature control and large work spaces.

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

Tuscany

Technical Sheet

Name	Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Ama 2022
Type	Red green still
Denomination	Chianti Classico DOCG
Vintage	2022
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	13.5% by volume
Grape varieties	96% Sangiovese, 4% Merlot
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Vendor	Castello di Ama
Origin	Ama in Chianti - Frazione Lecchi in Chianti - Gaiole in Chianti (SI)
Climate	Altitude: 460-525 m. a.s.l. Exposure: Northwest/Southeast.
Soil composition	Clay-limestone.
Cultivation system	Vertical espalier with simple Guyot cut.
Plants per hectare	5200
Fermentation temperature	30-32 °C
Wine making	Vinification was induced with indigenous yeasts and separated by variety in steel vats at a controlled temperature of 30-32 °C, with manual pumping over and a total maceration (cuvaison) of 25 days for the Sangiovese and 25 days for the Merlot. After racking, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in steel tanks.
Aging	After malolactic fermentation, the two varieties were blended. The wine then went into fine-grained oak barriques, without the use of new wood.
Allergens	Contains sulphites