{"product_id":"castello-di-ama-haiku-2021","title":"Castello di Ama Haiku 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaiku by Castello di Ama is a still red wine with Indicazione Geografica Tipica from Tuscany, the result of an enveloping \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e of Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. It stands out for its structured profile, achieved through fermentation in steel and ageing in oak barrels, supported by \u003cstrong\u003evelvety tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and a smoothness that ensures long persistence. The bouquet releases intense aromas of wild berries, particularly blackberry, accompanied by spicy notes of ripe pepper, green pepper, nutmeg and sandalwood. The finish is characterised by a clear \u003cstrong\u003ebalsamic accent\u003c\/strong\u003e and mentholated nuances that give the wine great definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from Gaiole in Chianti, within the historic \u003cstrong\u003eMontebuoni Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vineyards are situated between 420 and 508 metres above sea level, benefiting from exposures that favour perfect balance and pronounced aromatic precision. The terroir is characterised by deep \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for giving the wine a solid structure and a rigorous expression of the tannic texture. These pedoclimatic conditions ensure a broad sip and excellent \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a rigorous manual harvest and careful selection of the bunches, in accordance with the principles of \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each grape variety ferments separately in temperature-controlled steel tanks thanks to the action of indigenous yeasts, with prolonged maceration on the skins. Subsequently, ageing takes place in \u003cstrong\u003efine-grained oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for twelve months, with a calibrated use of new wood. At the end of this period, the varieties are blended to create a \u003cstrong\u003esubstantial sip\u003c\/strong\u003e, with great breadth and absolute gustatory cohesion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 2009 in the \u003cstrong\u003eMontebuoni Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, this red from Castello di Ama evokes the essence of a Japanese poem, embodying the perfect harmony between Sangiovese, Merlot and the bold \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e, a grape variety introduced in 2001. Under the guidance of oenologist Marco Pallanti, the fine grapes of Gaiole in Chianti blend into a \u003cstrong\u003esubstantial and refined blend\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a memorable tasting experience that enhances the clay-limestone terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Castello di Ama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46419906592939,"sku":"61043","price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/castello-di-ama-haiku-2021_61043_1_b80b28ff-b1f4-42cf-a70c-6961748800d7.webp?v=1777288248","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/castello-di-ama-haiku-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}