Castello Di Ama Chianti Classico DOCG
Country
Italy
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
Tuscany
Grape Variety
Sangiovese
vintage
2020 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Alcohol
13%
characteristics
Body
Full
Full
Full
Acidity
High
High
High
Tannin
High
High
High
2020 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description
Ama is a small village in the Gaiole municipality. Castello di Ama is in the historic heart of Chianti Classico, in central Tuscany, between the Florence and Siena provinces.
"Chianti" has referred to the municipalities of Radda, Gaiole and Castellina since the mid-eighteenth century. Over the centuries, the word "Chianti" was overused and abused to the point that a narrower and more distinctive denomination was needed, hence "Chianti Classico".
wine score
92 points Wine Advocate
"It is hard to go wrong with Tuscan wines from the classic 2016 vintage, and this fact is apparent even with an entry-level wine such as the 2016 Chianti Classico Ama. Both the 2015 and the 2016 vintages are excellent, with 2015 showing more muscle power and 2016 showing higher elegance. This beautiful wine is fresh and bright in delivery with red cherry, plum and wild berry. The wine comes alive in the mouth, thanks to that crisp acidity. Fruit for this wine comes from the estate's younger vines that are up to eight years old."
93 points Wine Spectator
"Backwards and traditional in style, this red will require some time to find equilibrium and reveal all its facets. Shows purity to the core of cherry, currant, leather and earth flavors, finishing firm and long. Best from 2021 through 2036."
93 points James Suckling
"Very, very perfumed with cherry, floral and blackberry aromas. Full body, a solid core of fruit and a fresh, clean finish. Solid and delicious. A real Chianti Classico. Drink now.
Profile
Grape Blended
96% Sangiovese, 4% Merlot
Palate
Elegant and harmonic with well-balanced spicy notes already at the first impact
Colour
Ruby red with vermillion nuances
Aroma
Fruity, red fresh fruits, cherry and raspberry
Palate
Elegant and harmonic with well-balanced spicy notes already at the first impact
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
:Cured Meat
:Soft Cheese
:Pasta
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