“Montebuoni” Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2022

Castello di Ama | Tuscany
Castello di Ama s.r.l. s.a. | Loc. Ama | IT 53013 Gaiole in Chianti

09344522 · 0,75 l · 49,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Castello di Ama thinks in concentric circles. The Chianti Classico Ama is the first – accessible, direct and immediate. The San Lorenzo Gran Selezione is the innermost – dense, expressive, for decades. In between, with the birth of the 2018 vintage, the Montebuoni was created: a Chianti Classico Riserva that strives for the depth of the San Lorenzo and preserves the drinking pleasure of the Ama. Castello di Ama itself calls it the most honest representation of the elegance of the Sangiovese grape in this terroir – and that is a lot, from a house that has helped set the standard for this elegance. The Montebuoni comes from the valley of the same name – the most south-westerly and at the same time climatically most versatile of the four Ama vineyard sites between 420 and 508 metres above sea level. The soils vary: heavy clays at the bottom, limestone and scree at the top. Both give the Sangiovese something different – structure and fullness from below, freshness and minerality from the higher altitudes. This tension is the secret of the wine.

Bright ruby red colour. Ripe cherry, violets, floral notes, a hint of tobacco and herbs on the nose – fruity and convincing. Full-bodied and elegant on the palate, with well-integrated tannins, invigorating acidity and a long, mineral final. A Riserva that shows what lies between entry and greatness – and that this space in between can sometimes be the most interesting. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red colour with a sparkling core and brightening rim. On the nose, juicy cherry, rosehip, some blood orange, plus fine hints of fruit tea and raspberry jam, fragrant. Clear fruit on the palate with a juicy centre and tightly woven tannins, great tension." Falstaff

"It shows a certain ripeness with flavours of blackberries and strong fruits, followed by a great intensity and a slightly acidic finish." Wine Advocate

"The Chianti Classico Riserva Montebuoni 2022 is noble, elegant and polished through and through. Silky tannins envelop a core of supple red/blue coloured fruit, lavender, spices, rose petals and orange peel. The 2022 is medium-bodied yet brooding, with superb balance and so much to offer. It is a fantastic example of the Castello di Ama style. It is a real pleasure bomb." Vinous

"Aromas of blue fruit, violets and lavender. Medium-bodied with real tension and liveliness. It’s so long and bright. Vibrating with character and energy. Sangiovese with a touch of merlot. Drink now or hold." James Suckling