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Castello di Ama, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, San Lorenzo, 2021

Castello di Ama, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, San Lorenzo, 2021

Castello di Ama | Tuscany, Italy
  • 75cl
  • Red Still
  • Sangiovese, Merlot
99/100James Suckling 95/100Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
£228.00
£228.00
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“Over 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”.
Antonio Galloni

The Castello di Ama estate is situated around the hamlet of Ama at an altitude of between 450 and 550 metres above sea level. This height is important in giving the wines both freshness and elegance, allied to their natural intensity, depth and concentration.

Their San Lorenzo is a Gran Selezione - a title reserved for only the very best Riservas in the region. It’s typically the flagship wine of the estate, made exclusively from estate-grown fruit and aged for at least 30 months before release, showcasing the finest expression of both terroir and craftsmanship.

“Castello di Ama remains a reference-point producer in Tuscany… Make no mistake about it, these are some the most pedigreed wines being made anywhere”.
Wine Advocate

What the critics say:

99/100James Suckling

"This is really perfumed and gorgeous, with black cherries, blackcurrants and violets. Full-bodied with totally integrated tannins and a palate presence that is pretty spectacular. Wonderful finish. Give this three or four years. Try after 2027."

95/100Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

"This wine represents a selection of the best Sangiovese sourced from various plots with a tiny addition of Merlot and Malvasia Nera. The Castello di Ama 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Lorenzo takes a few extra moments to open in the glass, but unlike the La Casuccia that holds back, this wine comes into full view quickly enough. The wine's flavor profile is a little meatier and fuller, and this could be linked to the warm vintage conditions. San Lorenzo is a generous wine, and it is a bottle you can enjoy in the medium or long term."

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Castello di Ama

Castello di Ama's origins trace back to Etruscan times, a testament to the enduring connection between this land and human creativity. Ama was owned by the Firidolfi family during the Holy Roman Empire. The medieval castle that once graced these grounds fell during the Aragonese invasions in the 15th century. In the early 1700s, new villas rose from the same stones, marking the birth of the Castello di Ama estate.

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