Castello di Ama
Chianti Classico Ama 2024
Other years:
2023| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 96% Sangiovese, 4% Merlot |
| Aging | After malolactic fermentation, the two varieties are blended and aged in fine-grained oak barriques, without the use of new wood. |
| Other years | 2023 |
- Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG red, 2024
- Grape composition: Blend of Sangiovese and Merlot grapes for a dry and enveloping taste
- Aromas and flavour: Notes of cherry and raspberry; bold tannins, elegant and persistent finish
- Vinification: In steel at 30-32°C with indigenous yeasts; 25-day maceration
- Territory: Gaiole in Chianti at 460-525m, clay-limestone soils; 95 JS points
Description
What type of wine it is
Castello di Ama's Chianti Classico Ama is a Tuscan red wine that faithfully embodies its famous territorial denomination. Obtained from a harmonious blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, it presents an olfactory profile dominated by clear hints of cherry and fresh raspberry. On the palate, it is dry, enveloping and structured, supported by firm tannins that guarantee remarkable persistence. This wine comes to life thanks to meticulous vinification in steel, followed by a balanced ageing in oak barrels, preserving the freshness and authenticity of the original fruit.
Where it comes from
The grapes destined for this production come from the municipality of Gaiole in Chianti, a historic area with a great viticultural vocation in the province of Siena. The vineyards extend at an altitude of between 460 and 525 metres above sea level, benefiting from optimal exposure for the consistent ripening of the bunches. The specific nature of the clay-limestone soils provides the vine with the ideal substrate to convey structure and finesse to the harvest. The entire agronomic management follows the rigorous principles of organic and sustainable farming, deeply respecting the characteristics of the territory.
How it is produced
The production process begins with the separate vinification of the grapes in temperature-controlled steel tanks, using exclusively indigenous yeasts. A prolonged maceration on the skins for twenty-five days, supported by delicate manual pump-overs, encourages maximum aromatic extraction. After completing malolactic fermentation in steel, the blend is assembled for maturation. The final ageing takes place in fine-grained oak barrels that are not new, a technical decision that shapes the tannic texture while keeping the varietal purity intact.
History and Curiosities
Born in the heart of Gaiole in Chianti from the historic Castello di Ama winery, this majestic Chianti Classico DOCG expresses the purest soul of its land. Under the guidance of renowned oenologist Marco Pallanti, an organic and sustainable production takes shape, rooted in prized clay-limestone soils situated at an altitude of over four hundred and sixty metres. The formidable quality of this oenological masterpiece has been honoured by international critics with a prestigious ninety-five points from James Suckling, bringing the legendary Black Rooster emblem to the world.
Awards
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2024
94/100
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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 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% 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 historic Castello di Ama winery, this majestic Chianti Classico DOCG expresses the purest soul of its land. Under the guidance of renowned oenologist Marco Pallanti, an organic and sustainable production takes shape, rooted in prized clay-limestone soils situated at an altitude of over four hundred and sixty metres. The formidable quality of this oenological masterpiece has been honoured by international critics with a prestigious ninety-five points from James Suckling, bringing the legendary Black Rooster emblem to the world. |
| Origin | Ama in Chianti locality, Lecchi in Chianti hamlet (Siena), municipality of Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Altitude: 460-525 m a.s.l.; North-West/South-East exposure |
| Soil composition | Clay-limestone |
| Cultivation system | Vertical trellis system with single Guyot pruning |
| Plants per hectare | 5,200 |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 to 32 degrees Celsius |
| Fermentation | 25 days |
| Production technique | Separate vinification by variety in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (30-32 °C) using indigenous yeasts; long maceration (25 days) with manual pump-overs; malolactic fermentation in steel; blending and ageing in fine-grained oak barriques without the use of new oak. |
| Wine making | Separate vinification by variety in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (30-32 °C) using indigenous yeasts; long maceration (25 days) with manual pump-overs; malolactic fermentation in steel; blending and ageing in fine-grained oak barriques without the use of new wood. |
| Aging | After malolactic fermentation, the two varieties are blended and aged in fine-grained oak barriques, without the use of new wood. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |