{"title":"Castello di Ama Exclusive Barrel: 2023 'H' Cabernet Franc","description":"\u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOver the years, owners Lorenza and Marco Pallanti have crafted some of the most riveting wines in Tuscany…simply put, there are few estates in Italy at this level\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e”. Antonio Galloni\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCastello di Ama remains a reference-point producer in Tuscany… Make no mistake about it, these are some the most pedigreed wines being made anywhere\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e”.\u003cbr\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonest Grapes’ first ever Tuscan Syndicate barrel was one of the most popular, highest-rated and yet best value wines in our portfolio: Castello di Ama Haiku.  When our Wine Director Tom Harrow was tasting at this legendary estate in October last year, owner Lorenza Sebasti was extremely excited about a brand new cuvée that she and winemaker Marco Pallanti have created and thought would be perfect for Honest Grapes…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023 was very challenging year for Ama and such is their commitment to quality that no Cru wines will be released.  However Marco considered the Cabernet Franc from the prestigious Montebuoni vineyard, that is usually destined for Haiku, to be of such distinctive quality that it deserved to be highlighted in this vintage, hence the creation of ‘H’ – 100% Cabernet Franc, Ama’s first.  Knowing of our appreciation for this fascinating variety and special barrels (see San Leonardo ‘C.F.’, Le Dôme 2016 Syndicate, Rianie Strydom’s IKOYI) she thought we would like to offer the few barrels produced of this new wine \u003cstrong\u003eexclusively to our club members\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is the wine excellent, but those joining the syndicate will enjoy a complimentary tour and tasting at the estate and generous discounts on bookings for the restaurant and restored suites in the main Villa Ricucci overlooking the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2023 'h' Cabernet Franc, Castello di Ama\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£1,200 in bond per 30x75cl share (ten shares available)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e22.5litres (i.e. 30 bottles)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalised label on the bottle per member\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplimentary Tour + Tasting for two people (worth €190) + bottle of Ama EVOO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20% off bookings at Villa Pianigiani – lunch or dinner and accommodation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping in 2027\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe data-sanitized-allowfullscreen=\"\" data-sanitized-frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b_htgrrnjVE?si=d6Q1iX99ED6Q77FL?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/7463\/7875\/collections\/ama-h-cabernet-franc-barrel-co.jpg?v=1784193490","url":"https:\/\/www.honestgrapes.co.uk\/collections\/castello-di-ama-exclusive-barrel-2023-h-cabernet-franc.oembed","provider":"Honest Grapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}