Al Poggio Chardonnay 2024

Description

A still white wine from Tuscany IGT, 13% ABV, produced by Castello di Ama. Blend of 100% Chardonnay, 2024 vintage. A wine that embodies the elegance and sophistication of the Tuscan terroir, with meticulous winemaking that enhances its characteristics. Castello di Ama was founded in 1976, when four families originally from Rome set out to restore a prestigious winery to its former glory. Sixty percent of the must was chilled and fermented in steel tanks, while the remainder was aged in barriques. The remaining 25% of the grapes destined for wood fermentation macerated on the skins for approximately 12 hours. The barriques (Allier, Troncais) were 50% new and 50% one-year-old. The portion vinified in barriques underwent malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged in wood "sur lies" for approximately eight months, with regular batonnage every seven days. A bright, clear gold color. Floral with hints of typical summer white flowers. Fruity, reminiscent of summer fruits such as apricot, and a fairly prominent almond note. A decisive attack, with an excellent mineral and fresh opening. Excellent persistence and length.

Details

Perfume

Floral with hints of typically summery white flowers. Fruity reminiscent of summer fruits such as apricot, and a fairly important almond note.

Color

Brilliant gold, limpid.

Taste

Firm attack, with an excellent mineral and fresh opening. Excellent persistence and length.

Serve at:

10 - 12 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

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 Al Poggio Chardonnay 2024
Type	White still
Denomination	Toscana IGT
Vintage	2024
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	13.0% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Chardonnay
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Vendor	Castello di Ama
Origin	Frazione Lecchi in Chianti - Gaiole in Chianti (SI)
Climate	Altitude: 460-501 m. a.s.l. Exposure: Northeast/Southwest.
Soil composition	Clay-limestone.
Cultivation system	Part lyre and part simple espalier.
Plants per hectare	2.800 plants/ha for the lyre and 5,200 plants/ha for the espalier.
Wine making	After gently pressing the grapes, the must was chilled and 60% fermented in steel tanks while the remainder went into barriques. 25% of the grapes destined to ferment in wood were macerated on the skins for about 12 hours.
Aging	The barrels (Allier, Troncais) were 50% new and 50% one-year-old. The part vinified in barriques underwent malolactic fermentation. The total stay in wood "sur lies" lasted about 8 months, with regular batonnage every 7 days.
Allergens	Contains sulphites