“Purple Rosé" Rosato Toscana IGT 2024

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

09342224 · 0,75 l · 29,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

This exceptional rosé comes from the high altitudes of Gaiole in Chianti and epitomises the innovative power of the legendary Castello di Ama winery. The estate, run by Lorenza Sebasti and Marco Pallanti, has been producing rosé wines since 1982, but Purple Rosé has marked a turning point in Tuscan rosé vinification since 2017. The speciality of this wine lies in its revolutionary production method: the precious juice is extracted from the best Sangiovese must containers after around twelve hours of skin contact using the saignée process. While fermentation traditionally takes place in stainless steel tanks, Purple Rosé matures part of the must in second-use French barriques – an innovation that gives the Rosato exceptional longevity and complexity. The grapes thrive on the chalky, clayey soils between 460 and 525 metres above sea level, where the cooler microclimate shapes the characteristic finesse of Castello di Ama wines. The mild climate in this special location between Gaiole and Radda, which is fresher than the surrounding area, is responsible for the elegant acidity and delicate floral nuances.

The 2024 vintage has a vibrant violet colour, which explains the name of the wine. The nose primarily reveals fruity aromas of ripe cherries and wild strawberries, accompanied by delicate notes of violets. The palate reveals all the sophistication of this special vinification: juicy and flavoursome, with a remarkable balance between fruity intensity and mineral precision. Purple Rosé is more than just a rosato – it is an expression of the continuous innovative strength of a winery that has been setting standards in Chianti Classico since the 1970s. The partial barrique fermentation gives this "miracle", as the winery itself calls it, the extraordinary depth and persistence that sets it apart from ordinary rosé wines and makes it unique. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright pink colour. Raspberry, cherry and fresh thyme on the nose. Wild strawberries and sour cherries on the palate, precise with a delicate melt and refreshing acidity, animating final, good length." Falstaff

"The 2024 Purple Rosé is fabulous. Deep in colour and quite rich, Ama's Purple Rosé is full of character. Cranberry, blood orange, mint, white pepper and spice fill out the layers effortlessly. Here you will find an expressive, inviting rosé that is versatile, whether as an aperitif or with dinner. This is more of a light red wine than anything else." Vinous