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Castello di Ama Ama Chianti Classico 2022

Castello di Ama Ama Chianti Classico 2022

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Vibrant, Floral, and Masterfully Polished

Crafted by the visionary estate that sets the gold standard for high-altitude elegance in Gaiole, this entry-level masterwork offers a direct, highly expressive window into the world of Castello di Ama. Born in a searing hot, dry year, it displays incredible freshness and poise rather than heavy jamminess. It bursts from the glass with a brilliant bouquet of fresh red plums, dark cherries, and wild rose petals, underscored by a blood-orange undertone. It is a medium-bodied, remarkably juicy red wine that balances an energetic vein of acidity with silky, refined tannins.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Fluid & Vibrant ●●●●●
Tannins Silky, Refined & Lightly Chalky ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry ●●●●●
Acidity High, Juicy & Peppy ●●●●●
Fruit Red Plum, Cherry Pits & Wild Cranberries ●●●●●
Oak Discreet & Seamless (Second-Use Barriques Only) ●●●●●

Expert Tasting Notes & Estate Reputation

  • 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."
  • The Intersection of Wine and Contemporary Art: Founded in 1976 in Gaiole in Chianti, Castello di Ama is globally legendary for marrying world-class winemaking with site-specific modern installation art. Led by CEO Lorenza Sebasti and master winemaker Marco Pallanti, the estate commands ultra-premium hillside vineyards reaching up to 500 meters. Conceived as the direct, accessible entry point into their elite portfolio, the estate cuvée "Ama" relies on fruit from younger plots to deliver an incredibly energetic, terroir-precise expression that focuses on pure harmony and immediate charm.

Highlights

  • A beautifully balanced estate blend composed of 96% Sangiovese and 4% Merlot, sourced from younger vines with an average age of 10 to 13 years.
  • Grown at steep, high elevations reaching up to 1,720 feet in Gaiole, rooted in limestone-dense, stony *alberese* and clay-calcareous matrices.
  • Fermented by plot with natural vineyard yeasts in stainless steel, followed by 12 months of careful maturation in second-passage French oak barriques.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Bright, clear, and shimmering medium ruby-red.
  • Nose: Fresh, generous, and highly fragrant, throwing out scents of red plum, wild strawberry, and cherry pit, underscored beautifully by cinnamon bark, white pepper, red roses, and a crisp, blood-orange twist.
  • Palate: Dry, medium-bodied, and full of youthful energy. A juicy burst of red plums and sour cherry flesh dominates the entry, driven forward by a remarkably peppy, mouthwatering line of acidity. The mid-palate remains fluid and perfectly poised, framed by smooth, refined, and lightly chalky tannins before settling into a long, crisp finish marked by clean gravelly stones.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cellar-cool at 15–16°C to highlight its bright red fruits and preserve its energetic, refreshing framework.
  • Decanting: Not strictly required as the 2022 release is incredibly forward, supple, and joyful right out of the gates, though a quick 10-minute breathe always helps its peppery spice layers uncoil. Perfectly constructed for immediate drinking or cellular cellaring through 2032–2034.
  • Western Pairing: Classic meat lasagna, oxtail stews, tagliatelle with duck or game ragù, or simple tomato-rubbed bruschetta.
  • Asian Pairing: 滷水鵝 (Chiu Chow Braised Goose), 紅燒乳鴿 (Braised Roasted Pigeon), or 明炉燒鴨 (Roasted Duck).

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