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| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | Toscana |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13%) |
| Drink window | 2021 - 2025 |
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The history of Castello di Ama starts in the 1970s. A number of families bought a hamlet with historic vineyards, with the aim of restoring it. Lorenza Sebasti Pallanti, one of the founders, is the current owner and together with her husband and winemaker Marco Pallanti she has made Castello di Ama one of the most prestigious wine estates in Italy. In 2003 Marco was named Winemaker of the Year by Guida Vini d'Italia of Gambero Rosso. His wines are among the most sought after in the region and adorn wine lists of the best restaurants in the world. The flagship is the classic Chianti Classico San Lorenzo, but Castello di Ama is arguably more famous for its Super Tuscan L'Apparita, the first 100% merlot wine from Tuscany. The olive groves of Castello di Ama are located on slopes between 450 and 500 meters altitude: the part where the vines do not thrive optimally, but the olive trees all the better.
The Castello di Ama Chardonnay di Toscana Al Poggio takes advantage of high-altitude vineyards (approximately 500 meters above sea level) and the cool limestone soils of the Chianti Classico region to create this fresh, crisp and wonderfully accessible white wine. There are Chardonnays from Tuscany that taste like Chardonnays from every other part of the world, and then there are Chardonnays that taste like they come from Tuscany. This wine is firmly in the second group. The signature territory-specific elements you get here resemble apricot and peach, with a light dusting of Italian herbs like fresh oregano and rosemary sprig. Also distinguishable are the chalky and pebbly mineral notes that frame this vintage with lovely citrus aromas reminiscent of those sun-kissed lemon trees grown in red clay pots you see all over this part of Tuscany.
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | Toscana |
| Winery | Castello Di Ama |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Drinking as of | 2021 |
| Drinking till | 2025 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 92 |
| James Suckling rating | 90 |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rijk, Rond, Vol, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Rating
92
Release Price
$40
Drink Date
2020 - 2025
Reviewed by
Monica Larner
Issue Date
21st May 2020
Source
May 2020 Week 3, The Wine Advocate
The Castello di Ama 2018 Chardonnay di Toscana Al Poggio benefits from high-altitude vineyards (at about 500 meters above sea level) and the cool limestone soils of the Chianti Classico region to create this fresh, crisp and delightfully approachable white wine. There are Chardonnays from Tuscany that taste like Chardonnays from any other part of the world, and then there are Chardonnays that taste like they come from Tuscany. This wine is firmly in that second group. The distinctively territory-specific elements you get here resemble apricot and peach, with light dustings of Italian herbs such as fresh oregano and rosemary sprig. I also noted the pristine mineral notes that frame this vintage. There is a fun blast of citrus that reminds me of those sun-kissed lemon trees grown in red clay pots that you see all over this part of Tuscany. Some 11,000 bottles were made.
Lorenza Sebasti and Marco Pallanti decided to postpone the release of their 2017 Chianti Classic Gran Selezione San Lorenzo to next year, giving that wine six months more in the bottle before it hits the market. Sadly, due to decreased yields in 2017, its two sibling wines—the Chianti Classico Gran Selezioni Vigneto Bellavista and Vigneto La Casuccia—were not produced at all. Lorenza describes the vintage in this manner: "The vintage 2017 was unique, it was hot but with a very small crop, an extreme lightness of the grapes and very little must inside. We made wines that are very concentrated. We achieved the elegance of Castello di Ama, but the wines have less roundness and silky tannins than usual. These are majestic expressions that will appeal to those who love powerful wines. For this reason, we believe that it is best to enjoy the Castello di Ama 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Lorenzo after a longer aging period." The blended red Haiku and the Merlot-based L'Apparita better managed the heat of the vintage, offering muscle and grace. Castello di Ama is famous for its hospitality, and both the Villa and the restaurant remain closed until the end of May due to the coronavirus pandemic. The old tasting room was demolished, and a new structure called L'Arca is being built. The new building will consist of two floors, with the main floor dedicated to welcoming guests, tasting and lecture rooms and a projection room for art installations. The bottom floor, located underground at the same level of the barrel room, will be used to house a library selection of wines. Castello di Ama plans to put aside at least 50,000 bottles (of various formats) for aging and release 10 years after the harvest. A two-hectare plot of vines in the San Lorenzo Valley is being replanted, and a 20-year lease was renewed.
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The winery of this small hamlet of the same name is the cradle of an important research into the right sangiovese clone for chianti. Winemaker Marco Palanti was looking for the best clones for Ama in his own way and his life's work is astonishing to say the least. Where chianti used to struggle with an image of diluted wine, Castello di Ama was able to turn this image into that of high-quality wines in less than one generation. Not only the vineyards were looked at, but also the possibilities of pruning, the ripening of the grapes and of course also the improvement potential in the winery. Over the years it has been possible to improve the clones step by step. The vineyards are located at an altitude between 390 and 450 meters. The soil is heavy clay with a lot of gravel and pebbles. The vineyards were planted between 1964 and 1978. At Castello Di Ama you do not only get art in the glass, because in and around the authentic villa there are sublime works by great contemporary artists.
The history of Castello di Ama starts in the 1970s. A number of families bought a hamlet with historic vineyards, with the aim of restoring it. Lorenza Sebasti Pallanti, one of the founders, is the current owner and together with her husband and winemaker Marco Pallanti she has made Castello di Ama one of the most prestigious wine estates in Italy. In 2003 Marco was named Winemaker of the Year by Guida Vini d'Italia of Gambero Rosso. His wines are among the most sought after in the region and adorn wine lists of the best restaurants in the world. The flagship is the classic Chianti Classico San Lorenzo, but Castello di Ama is arguably more famous for its Super Tuscan L'Apparita, the first 100% merlot wine from Tuscany. The olive groves of Castello di Ama are located on slopes between 450 and 500 meters altitude: the part where the vines do not thrive optimally, but the olive trees all the better.
The Castello di Ama Chardonnay di Toscana Al Poggio takes advantage of high-altitude vineyards (approximately 500 meters above sea level) and the cool limestone soils of the Chianti Classico region to create this fresh, crisp and wonderfully accessible white wine. There are Chardonnays from Tuscany that taste like Chardonnays from every other part of the world, and then there are Chardonnays that taste like they come from Tuscany. This wine is firmly in the second group. The signature territory-specific elements you get here resemble apricot and peach, with a light dusting of Italian herbs like fresh oregano and rosemary sprig. Also distinguishable are the chalky and pebbly mineral notes that frame this vintage with lovely citrus aromas reminiscent of those sun-kissed lemon trees grown in red clay pots you see all over this part of Tuscany.
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | Toscana |
| Winery | Castello Di Ama |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Drinking as of | 2021 |
| Drinking till | 2025 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 92 |
| James Suckling rating | 90 |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rijk, Rond, Vol, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Rating
92
Release Price
$40
Drink Date
2020 - 2025
Reviewed by
Monica Larner
Issue Date
21st May 2020
Source
May 2020 Week 3, The Wine Advocate
The Castello di Ama 2018 Chardonnay di Toscana Al Poggio benefits from high-altitude vineyards (at about 500 meters above sea level) and the cool limestone soils of the Chianti Classico region to create this fresh, crisp and delightfully approachable white wine. There are Chardonnays from Tuscany that taste like Chardonnays from any other part of the world, and then there are Chardonnays that taste like they come from Tuscany. This wine is firmly in that second group. The distinctively territory-specific elements you get here resemble apricot and peach, with light dustings of Italian herbs such as fresh oregano and rosemary sprig. I also noted the pristine mineral notes that frame this vintage. There is a fun blast of citrus that reminds me of those sun-kissed lemon trees grown in red clay pots that you see all over this part of Tuscany. Some 11,000 bottles were made.
Lorenza Sebasti and Marco Pallanti decided to postpone the release of their 2017 Chianti Classic Gran Selezione San Lorenzo to next year, giving that wine six months more in the bottle before it hits the market. Sadly, due to decreased yields in 2017, its two sibling wines—the Chianti Classico Gran Selezioni Vigneto Bellavista and Vigneto La Casuccia—were not produced at all. Lorenza describes the vintage in this manner: "The vintage 2017 was unique, it was hot but with a very small crop, an extreme lightness of the grapes and very little must inside. We made wines that are very concentrated. We achieved the elegance of Castello di Ama, but the wines have less roundness and silky tannins than usual. These are majestic expressions that will appeal to those who love powerful wines. For this reason, we believe that it is best to enjoy the Castello di Ama 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Lorenzo after a longer aging period." The blended red Haiku and the Merlot-based L'Apparita better managed the heat of the vintage, offering muscle and grace. Castello di Ama is famous for its hospitality, and both the Villa and the restaurant remain closed until the end of May due to the coronavirus pandemic. The old tasting room was demolished, and a new structure called L'Arca is being built. The new building will consist of two floors, with the main floor dedicated to welcoming guests, tasting and lecture rooms and a projection room for art installations. The bottom floor, located underground at the same level of the barrel room, will be used to house a library selection of wines. Castello di Ama plans to put aside at least 50,000 bottles (of various formats) for aging and release 10 years after the harvest. A two-hectare plot of vines in the San Lorenzo Valley is being replanted, and a 20-year lease was renewed.
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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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The winery of this small hamlet of the same name is the cradle of an important research into the right sangiovese clone for chianti. Winemaker Marco Palanti was looking for the best clones for Ama in his own way and his life's work is astonishing to say the least. Where chianti used to struggle with an image of diluted wine, Castello di Ama was able to turn this image into that of high-quality wines in less than one generation. Not only the vineyards were looked at, but also the possibilities of pruning, the ripening of the grapes and of course also the improvement potential in the winery. Over the years it has been possible to improve the clones step by step. The vineyards are located at an altitude between 390 and 450 meters. The soil is heavy clay with a lot of gravel and pebbles. The vineyards were planted between 1964 and 1978. At Castello Di Ama you do not only get art in the glass, because in and around the authentic villa there are sublime works by great contemporary artists.
