Castello di Ama | Toskana

Tadellos und von beinahe unvergleichlich guter Qualität der Chianti Classico Castello di Ama 2008. Im Bouquet intensive Aromen reifer Früchte, verführerisch unterlegt mit Erinnerungen an feuchten Waldboden. Herrlich fruchtig-saftig der Geschmack mit perfekter Balance zwischen Säure und Tannin. (superiore.de)

"Sliced plums, with lemons on the nose. Chocolate too. Full body, with velvety tannins and a juicy, fruity finish. Yet, it is polished and very balanced. Constantly outstanding Chainti Classico producer with a long history." James Suckling

Die Chianti-Classico-Selektion Bellavista ist reich und dunkel mit Aromen von Wildkirsche, Rauch, Lakritz, Menthol und Tabak. Äußerst attraktiv und gehaltvoll am Gaumen, feste Tannine bilden das Rückgrat dieses virilen, potenten Weins. (superiore.de)

"Ama’s 2007 Chianti Classico Vigneto Bellavista is darker, richer and firmer than the Casuccia, much of which comes from the addition of 20% Malvasia Nera to the Sangiovese. A firm tannic spine frames wild cherries, smoke, licorice, menthol, tobacco and grilled herbs in a virile, potent Chianti Classico. If the tannins soften, the Bellavista might very well merit a higher score, but today it lacks the sheer appeal and sexiness of the Casuccia. Readers who prefer dark, brooding wines (think Serralunga for Barolo) might very well prefer the Bellavista, personally it is splitting hairs at this level." Robert Parker

"Marco Pallanti und Lorenza Sebasti teilen nicht nur Tisch und Bett, sondern auch Weinberg und Keller. ... Ihre Abfüllungen gehören zum Besten, was der Anbaubereich zu bieten hat." Gambero Rosso 2011

"The estate's 2007 Chianti Classico Vigneto La Casuccia is deep, dark and sensual with a warm core of fruit that radiates from its poised frame. This shows superb density, richness and finesse from start to finish, with exceptional depth and fabulous overall balance. It is without question a wine for the future, but the richness of the fruit and the extraordinary silkiness of the tannins bode for an immensely rewarding life ahead. Sweet floral notes add freshness and lift to the finish. What a wine!" Robert Parker

"A classy red, with beautiful floral, plum and chocolate character on the nose and palate. Full and very velvety. The finish lasts for minutes. Love this wine. Drink now or hold for many years to come. The model for Chianti Classico." James Suckling

Der Chianti Classico 'La Casuccia' verbindet in seiner typischen Art beispielhaft eine hervorragende Struktur und höchste Eleganz. (superiore.de)

"The 2006 Chianti Classico Vigneto 'La Casuccia' (Sangiovese, Merlot) reveals stunning clarity and freshness in its black cherries, violets, minerals and sweet spices. This dense, richly-textured wine possesses staggering richness and elegance along with breathtaking clarity and precision. Notes of leather, smoke, tar and licorice linger on the long, intense finish." Robert Parker

"Sattes, funkelndes Rubin mit Violettschimmer. Sehr offene, einladende Nase mit viel dunklen, reifen Beerennoten, vor allem Brombeere und Holunderbeere, im Hintergrund nach Lakritze. Zeigt sich am Gaumen überaus fein und elegant, strömt ruhig dahin, viel feinkörniges, geschliffenes Tannin, tiefgründig und sehr anhaltend." Falstaff

"The Merlot grown in these high-altitude vineyards has a way of developing immense nobility with bottle age, so it will be fascinating to see what happens here." Robert Parker

"A structured wine, with dark fruits and light toasted oak. Coffee undertones too. Full and velvety, with lots of fruit. It's very reserved, yet you see the dense fruit and structure here. This is famous pure Merlot." James Suckling

Überragend der reinsortige Merlot L'Apparita von 2004 - Eleganz, Charakterstärke, beachtlich feine Tannin- und Säurestruktur sowie die endlos lange Persistenz zeichnen ihn aus. Eine önologische Rarität der Toskana und nicht nur deshalb ein Objekt der Begierde. Im Duft eine Kombination aus fruchtigen und würzigen Eindrücken, ausgezeichnet der fleischige Geschmack, dessen saftiges, recht prägnantes Tannin sich gut in den warmen Körper einfügt. (superiore.de)

"The 2004 L'Apparita is a decidedly more structured, mineral-driven expression of Merlot. This superb wine is packed with the essence of blackberry liqueur, chocolate, minerals and sweet toasted oak. Made in a super-ripe style it nevertheless possesses much vibrancy as well as balance." Robert Parker

"The 2004 Chianti Classico La Casuccia (80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot) is a massive, powerful wine. It presents an open-knit, super-ripe nose followed by layers of ripe dark blueberries, violets, licorice and toasted oak flavors on a big, structured frame, with outstanding length and a lingering suggestion of sweetness on the finish. It is the more accessible of the estate's top two selections in 2004." Robert Parker

Die Chianti-Classico-Selektion Bellavista ist reich und dunkel mit Aromen von Wildkirsche, Rauch, Lakritz, Menthol und Tabak. Äußerst attraktiv und gehaltvoll am Gaumen, feste Tannine bilden das Rückgrat dieses virilen, potenten Weins. (superiore.de)

"Ama's 2007 Chianti Classico Vigneto Bellavista is darker, richer and firmer than the Casuccia, much of which comes from the addition of 20% Malvasia Nera to the Sangiovese. A firm tannic spine frames wild cherries, smoke, licorice, menthol, tobacco and grilled herbs in a virile, potent Chianti Classico. If the tannins soften, the Bellavista might very well merit a higher score, but today it lacks the sheer appeal and sexiness of the Casuccia. Readers who prefer dark, brooding wines (think Serralunga for Barolo) might very well prefer the Bellavista, personally it is splitting hairs at this level." Robert Parker