Castello di Ama
l'Apparita 2021
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | At the end of the malolactic fermentation, the wine was returned to fine-grained oak barriques, 50% of which were new and the remainder second use, for 18 months. |
- Identity: Still red wine Toscana IGT 2021, 100% Merlot, produced by Castello di Ama
- Aromas: Notes of blackberry and red fruits, vanilla, black pepper, juniper and a hint of balsamic
- Taste: Soft and enveloping, silky tannins, good freshness and a persistent finish
- Vinification: Indigenous yeasts in steel at 30–33°C, pump-overs and 25 days maceration
- Ageing: 18 months in barrique (50% new); limited production of 11,400 bottles
Description
What kind of wine is it
L’Apparita is a still red wine made exclusively from Merlot grapes, produced by Castello di Ama in the heart of Chianti Classico, Tuscany. It stands out for its aromatic profile dominated by notes of red berries and blackberry, followed by fragrant hints of vanilla, black pepper and juniper. A pleasant balsamic note enriches the bouquet, adding depth. On the palate, it is enveloping, supported by a silky and powerful tannin. The pronounced freshness accompanies a balanced sip, culminating in an interminable persistence that enhances the elegance of this structured wine.
Where does it come from
This wine originates in Gaiole in Chianti, within the Castello di Ama estate. The grapes come from the L’Apparita cru, located at the top of the Bellavista vineyard at four hundred and ninety metres above sea level. The vines are rooted in clay-limestone soils that provide excellent freshness and a clear tannic definition. Recognised as the first pure Merlot of the region, it represents an authentic expression of the territory. The limited production highlights the vocation of these plots and a rigorous, sustainable agricultural approach.
How is it produced
The process begins with fermentation activated by indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled steel tanks. During this phase, manual pump-overs are carried out and a twenty-five day maceration extracts the aromatic components. The wine is then transferred to fine-grained oak barrels, half new and half second passage, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation. The eighteen-month ageing develops a bright, impenetrable purple colour with violet highlights. The prolonged rest finally gives a broad and extremely harmonious palate.
History and Curiosities
Produced by Castello di Ama in Gaiole in Chianti, L’Apparita is the first single-variety Merlot made in Tuscany. Since the historic 1985 vintage, this iconic wine has been created at the top of the Bellavista vineyard, at an altitude of 490 metres. The vines, trained in an open lyre system on clay-limestone soils, give the grape variety an inimitable expressiveness. With a limited production of 11,400 bottles, this precious organic gem matures for 18 months in barriques. A true symbol of world oenology, capable of offering silky tannins, balsamic notes and endless elegance.
Awards
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2021
96/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 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 l'Apparita 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello di Ama |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by Castello di Ama in Gaiole in Chianti, L’Apparita is the first single-variety Merlot made in Tuscany. Since the historic 1985 vintage, this iconic wine has been created at the top of the Bellavista vineyard, at an altitude of 490 metres. The vines, trained in an open lyre system on clay-limestone soils, give the grape variety an inimitable expressiveness. With a limited production of 11,400 bottles, this precious organic gem matures for 18 months in barriques. A true symbol of world oenology, capable of offering silky tannins, balsamic notes and endless elegance. |
| Origin | Gaiole in Chianti (SI), Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | Calcareo con argille prevalenti |
| Cultivation system | Open lyre |
| Fermentation temperature | 30–33 °C |
| Fermentation | 25 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (30–33 °C) with manual pump-overs and a total maceration of 25 days; then malolactic fermentation and ageing for 18 months in fine-grained oak barriques (50% new, 50% second use) |
| Wine making | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 30 and 33 °C, with manual pump-overs and a total maceration of 25 days; after racking, transferred to barriques for malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | At the end of the malolactic fermentation, the wine was returned to fine-grained oak barriques, 50% of which were new and the remainder second use, for 18 months. |
| PH | 3.47 |
| Dry extract | 28.9 gr/L |
| Year production | 11400 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |