Castello di Ama 'Ama' Chianti Classico 2022
(Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 94] [VM 91] [DM 91] [WS 91]
Regular price $42.00 Sale price $34.99 Save $7.01
About the Winery:
Ama is an old, fortified village situated near Radda and Gaiole in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. The Castello or Castle of Ama is surrounded by the beautiful Tuscan countryside and sits 12 miles northeast of Siena in the hills of Gaiole. This is the heart of Chianti Classico, a bucolic rolling landscape of woods, vineyards and olive groves. The property is owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Marco Pallanti and Lorenza Sebasti. Over the last quarter century they have replanted all of the vineyards and upgraded all of the winemaking capabilities to make this one of Tuscany's showcase producers. The vineyards are divided into five important parcels; San Lorenzo, Bellavista, La Casuccia, Bertinga and Montebuoni.
About this Wine:
Winemaker's Notes
Ama, produced almost entirely from Sangiovese grapes, was added to the estate’s wines with the 2010 vintage and the introduction of Gran Selezione quality appellation in Chianti Classico. Deep red ruby color. Red currant, cherry, violet and strawberry aromas. A harmonic, fragrant wine with lovely, balanced fruit notees. Polished tannins and fresh acidity finish this quintessential Chianti Classico.
Wine Summary
96% Sangiovese, 4% Merlot; alcohol: 13.5%; soils clay-calcareous; altitude: 1500 – 1720 feet; high density planting: 2100 vines/acre; varieties harvested and fermented separately into stainless steel tanks using only indigenous yeasts; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; blended and aged 12 months in second passage oak barriques.
Ratings & Reviews
94 Points - James Suckling:
The fresh and floral nature of this wine is more than evident, with black cherry and orange undertones. The palate is medium-bodied and refined, with silky tannins and mineral highlights. Tangy and crisp at the end. Drink now.
91 Points - Vinous Media:
The 2022 Chianti Classico Ama opens with a burst of dark red cherry/plum fruit. Vibrant and generous, with bright acids, the Ama is an absolute delight. Its forward personality and impeccable balance make it a fine choice for drinking now and over the next decade or so. 2024 – 2034
91 Points - Wine Spectator:
Cherry, raspberry, leather, earth and tobacco flavors converge in this broad, savory red. Tightens up, with the sinewy tannins leaving their mark on the finish. The fruit returns, so give this a little time. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best from 2027 – 2036
91 Points - Decanter Magazine:
First produced in 2010, Ama was conceived following the estate’s extensive replanting project. Winemaker Marco Pallanti decided to bottle the younger, more productive vines separately from older plantings – the latter go into the San Lorenzo Gran Selezione. The 2022 is full of youthful vim. Scents of cinnamon, red plum and dark cherry percolate on the nose, and red rose lurks in the background. Medium in weight, it offers a mouthful of cherry pits and gravelly stones inflected with white pepper. Very juicy, peppy acidity joins a light, chalky tannin frame. 2024 – 2029