Castello di Ama
Chianti Classico Ama 2023
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 96% Sangiovese, 4% Merlot |
| Aging | At the end of the malolactic fermentation, the two varieties were blended. Subsequently, the wine was transferred to fine-grained oak barriques, without the use of new wood. |
- Origin: Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany; vineyards located at 460-525 metres on clay-limestone soils
- Composition: 96% Sangiovese, 4% Merlot; still dry red wine, 13.5% alcohol
- Aromatic profile: notes of cherry, raspberry and fresh red fruits; elegant and harmonious taste
- Vinification: in steel with indigenous yeasts at 30-32 °C; 25 days maceration
- Serving: aged in barrique without new wood; decant for 1 hour and serve at 16-18 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chianti Classico Ama, produced by Castello di Ama, is a Tuscan red wine that embodies the essence of the denomination. Made from a harmonious blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, it offers a dry and enveloping sip. The ruby red colour introduces an aromatic profile dominated by notes of cherry and raspberry. On the palate, it is balanced, supported by firm and lively tannins that ensure remarkable persistence and an elegant finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the municipality of Gaiole in Chianti, in a historic area of great viticultural prestige. The vineyards are situated at an altitude between 460 and 525 metres, enjoying ideal exposures for optimal ripening. The nature of the clay-limestone soils gives the fruit structure and finesse. Vineyard management follows strict principles of organic and sustainable agriculture.
How it is produced
The varieties are vinified separately in temperature-controlled steel tanks, using only indigenous yeasts. A long maceration, complemented by manual pump-overs, encourages ideal aromatic extraction. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is blended and aged in fine-grained oak barrels, without the use of new wood. This approach preserves the integrity of the fruit and ensures a balanced tannic structure.
History and Curiosities
Born in the heart of Gaiole in Chianti from the Castello di Ama winery, this Chianti Classico DOCG reflects the excellence of the clay-limestone soils at over 460 metres above sea level. The expertise of oenologist Marco Pallanti is evident in meticulous vinification with indigenous yeasts and ageing in fine-grained oak barriques. This prestigious oenological masterpiece, organic and sustainable, has been acclaimed by international critics with 95 points from James Suckling and expresses with extraordinary elegance the most authentic soul of Tuscany.
Awards
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2023
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2023
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 Ama 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 96% Sangiovese, 4% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello di Ama |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in the heart of Gaiole in Chianti from the Castello di Ama winery, this Chianti Classico DOCG reflects the excellence of the clay-limestone soils at over 460 metres above sea level. The expertise of oenologist Marco Pallanti is evident in meticulous vinification with indigenous yeasts and ageing in fine-grained oak barriques. This prestigious oenological masterpiece, organic and sustainable, has been acclaimed by international critics with 95 points from James Suckling and expresses with extraordinary elegance the most authentic soul of Tuscany. |
| Origin | Località Ama in Chianti - Frazione Lecchi in Chianti (SI) |
| Climate | Altitude: 460-525 m a.s.l.; North-West/South-East exposure |
| Soil composition | Clay-limestone |
| Cultivation system | Vertical trellis with simple Guyot pruning |
| Plants per hectare | 5200 |
| Fermentation temperature | 30-32 °C |
| Fermentation | 25 days |
| Production technique | Separate vinification by variety in steel tanks with indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature (30-32 °C), manual pump-overs; maceration for 25 days; malolactic fermentation in steel; blending and ageing in fine-grained oak barriques without new wood |
| Wine making | Separate vinification for each variety in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature of 30-32°C, with manual pump-overs; total maceration of 25 days for Sangiovese and 25 days for Merlot; after racking, malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks; subsequent blending and ageing in fine-grained oak barriques without the use of new wood. |
| Aging | At the end of the malolactic fermentation, the two varieties were blended. Subsequently, the wine was transferred to fine-grained oak barriques, without the use of new wood. |
| Year production | 320000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |