| | Castello di Ama is one of Tuscany’s pre-eminent estates known for their wines of great finesse. We were honored to have Lorenza bring her newly released 2013 Sangiovese and Merlot for us to taste. And the library release of the 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva is drinking so perfectly today. That is one to open now while the 2013 rest.
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“Castello di Ama’s 2006s are spectacular. Simply put, this is a profound set of new releases from Marco and Lorenza Pallanti.” — Antonio Galloni, 2009
2006 Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Riserva Library Release $195 3-bottle-case
92 Points Antonio Galloni “The 2006 Chianti Classico Castello di Ama flows with the essence of sweet perfumed fruit. Red cherries, raspberries, flowers and spices are intermingled with suggestions of tobacco, licorice and earthiness that linger in the background. The wine reveals incredible length, and sweet, silky tannins that caress the palate all the way through to the close. In a word: Awesome. There’s not much else to say except that the Chianti Classico Castello di Ama is highly recommended.”
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| 2013 Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Lorenzo $540 case
94 Points Wine Spectator “There's purity to the cherry, strawberry, floral and spice aromas and flavors is this red, which is firmly structured yet elegant and graceful, with sweet fruit matching the dusty tannins on the lingering finish. Best from 2018 through 2028. 180 cases imported.” (Drink 2017-2030)
2013 Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Bellavista $585 3-bottle-case
95 Points Wine Advocate “The superb 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto Bellavista shows impeccable balance and offers a classic portrait of Sangiovese (with a small part Malvasia Nera). Castello di Ama has a beautifully unique way of interpreting the potential of the Chianti Classico appellation and this wine is a prime example. The bouquet follows classic lines with wild berry and spice, but Vigneto Bellavista also boasts a wild side with some cured meat and animal-like aromas that suit it very well. The mouthfeel is polished and streamlined, but those dark fruit flavors should flesh out with more bottle aging. (2017-2035)” — Monica Larner
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| And only available in large bottles ~ the perfect format for these masterpieces!
2013 Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Cassuccia Magnums $460 magnum
Double Magnums $850 each
97 Points Antonio Galloni “The 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto La Casuccia is soft, open-knit and succulent. Silky tannins wrap around a core of dark red cherry, plum, rose petal mint and sweet spices. The Casuccia is the most sensual and racy of the Ama wines today. It should drink well with minimal cellaring. Once again, the purity of the fruit is striking. The creamy, explosive finish is a thing of beauty. The second time I tasted the 2013 one word came to mind: elation.”
2013 Castello di Ama L’Apparita Merlot $495 magnum
Double Magnums $925 each
98 Points Antonio Galloni “The 2013 L'Apparita is a real stunner. Deep, explosive and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2013 possesses stunning nuance. This is an especially restrained Apparita built more on finesse than power. The translucence and total sense of elegance here are both truly remarkable. In short, this is a memorable edition for one of Tuscany's very finest wines. Layers of rich, dark fruit, spice, leather and smoke infuse the creamy, voluptuous finish.”
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