Castello di Ama

Al Poggio, eine Cuvée aus Chardonnay und Pinot Grigio, ist von heller Farbe mit grünlichen Reflexen. Das blumige Bouquet wird von umhüllenden Pfirsichnoten begleitet. Frisch, fruchtig, reich und elegant am Gaumen mit feiner Mineralität und der aromatischen Wiederholung von weißen Blumen. (superiore.de)

Il Chiuso ist eine wunderbar köstliche Mischung aus Sangiovese und Pinot Nero. Im Bouquet süße rote Kirschen, Blumen, Minze und andere Gewürze. Fruchtig, gut ausbalanciert und mit seidigen Tanninen. Der Zusatz von Spätburgunder verleiht dem Wein die gewisse Grazie und Eleganz. (superiore.de)

"The 2016 Il Chiuso is gorgeous. The fruit and inner perfume are clearly those of Pinot, but the acid profile and structure are deeply inflected with Ama nuances. Although not an especially varietal wine, the Chiuso is super-attractive and highly appealing. Dark cherry, plum, lavender and rose petal run through this expressive, midweight wine." Antonio Galloni

Castello di Ama, eines der höchstgelegenen Weingüter im Classico-Gebiet, produziert mit dem Ama jedes Jahr einen der besten Weine seiner Appellation. Die Trauben kommen von den Einzellagen Bellavista, Casuccia, San Lorenzo, Bertinga und Montebuini. Ein frischer Wein mit jugendlichem Charme und Aromen von Kirsche, Pflaume und Gewürznoten. Vielschichtig, gehaltvoll und mit feinem Tannin am Gaumen. (superiore.de)

"Pretty, perfumed fruit and tightly woven tannins. A little astringent on the finish, but undeniably elegant." Jancis Robinson

"The raspberry and cherry flavors are immediate in this elegant, balanced red, followed by accents of earth and spice. Not excessively long, but well-proportioned." Wine Spectator

"So much sweet tobacco and cherry character here with hints of smoked meat. Medium body, fine tannins and a bright and fruity finish. Acid tension give this definition. Tangy. Drink now." James Suckling

"This wine combines fruit from younger vines of the estate’s four vineyards: Bellavista, Casuccia, San Lorenzo and Montebuoni. Aromas of rose petals lead into vibrant flavors of red cherry accented in savory grilled herbs. The fruit feels fully ripe, yet there’s a cool core to this wine that’s amplified by a streak of graphite minerality. Fine-grained tannins firm up the structure, but this promises plenty of immediate pleasure." Wine&Spirits

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione von der Einzellage San Lorenzo zeigt Tiefe und Konzentration. Im Bouquet wunderbare Aromen von getrockneten Orangenschalen, Kirschen, Zeder und Kaffee, eleganter Geschmack, sehr harmonisch mit seidigen Tanninen und guter Länge. (superiore.de)

"The 2014 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Lorenzo flaunts its importance. It boasts confidence and an outward-looking personality that comes as a refreshing surprise. Like all Gran Selezione wines, it is released 30 months after January 1st following the harvest. That means it still has a few more months to go before it hits the market. This expression of Sangiovese shows depth and power with ripe fruit tones of cherry and forest berry. Like many of the other high profile wines I preview-tasted from the difficult 2014 vintage, I am delighted and surprised by the elegant and soft nature of the mature tannins. The wine’s finish offers bright freshness with layers of dark fruit, wet earth and forest floor." Robert Parker

"Ama's 2014 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Lorenzo is one of the successes of this very challenging vintage. Then again, Ama did not bottle their flagship Casuccia and Bellavista Chianti Classicos. Instead, all of the best fruit went into the San Lorenzo. A dark, rich wine, the 2014 possesses notable depth and persistence. Black cherry, plum, mocha, leather and spice notes give the wine its signature dark profile. At the same time, there is more than enough freshness to support a number of years of very fine drinking. The flavors are a bit forward, so I would not wait too long on the 2014." Antonio Galloni

"This is extremely tangy with plenty of chocolate and lemon character and hints of cedar, too. Medium body, bright acidity and chocolatey aftertaste. Very refined and well-crafted for a 2014." James Suckling

"Marco Pallanti decided not to bottle his single-vineyard Vigneto Bellavista and Vigneto La Casuccia in the difficult 2014 vintage, devoting that fruit instead to this bottling of San Lorenzo. It rounds out its wild-cherry flavors with subtle notes of spice and woodsmoke from ten months in barriques while brisk acidity lends freshness, emphasized by notes of orange peel and mint." Wine&Spirits

Kraftvoller Roter mit vielschichtigem Bouquet aus reifer Frucht, Salbei und Tabakaromen. Dicht und fest am Gaumen mit pikantem Tannin, sehr gut strukturiert und von hervorragender Qualität und Reinheit, lang und intensiv im Abgang. (superiore.de)

"Lots of mulberries and plum crumble, as well as mocha and dried lavender. However, if you give this time in the glass, citrus and fresh-herb undertones begin to come to the surface. Full body, finely woven tannins and a delicately delivered serving of blue fruit. A blend of sangiovese, merlot and cabernet franc." James Suckling

Castello di Ama, eines der höchstgelegenen Weingüter im Classico-Gebiet, produziert mit dem Ama jedes Jahr einen der besten Weine seiner Appellation. Die Trauben kommen von den Einzellagen Bellavista, Casuccia, San Lorenzo, Bertinga und Montebuini. Ein frischer Wein mit jugendlichem Charme und Aromen von Kirsche, Pflaume und Gewürznoten. Vielschichtig, gehaltvoll und mit feinem Tannin am Gaumen. (superiore.de)

"Pretty, perfumed fruit and tightly woven tannins. A little astringent on the finish, but undeniably elegant." Jancis Robinson

"The raspberry and cherry flavors are immediate in this elegant, balanced red, followed by accents of earth and spice. Not excessively long, but well-proportioned." Wine Spectator

"So much sweet tobacco and cherry character here with hints of smoked meat. Medium body, fine tannins and a bright and fruity finish. Acid tension give this definition. Tangy. Drink now." James Suckling

"This wine combines fruit from younger vines of the estate’s four vineyards: Bellavista, Casuccia, San Lorenzo and Montebuoni. Aromas of rose petals lead into vibrant flavors of red cherry accented in savory grilled herbs. The fruit feels fully ripe, yet there’s a cool core to this wine that’s amplified by a streak of graphite minerality. Fine-grained tannins firm up the structure, but this promises plenty of immediate pleasure." Wine&Spirits

Überragend der reinsortige Merlot L'Apparita von 2010 - 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)

"A classic merlot with blackcurrants, dark chocolate and hints of new wood. Full-bodied, firm and chewy. This is layered and very powerful but shows intensity and reserve. Needs time to soften: better in 2016." James Suckling

"The 2010 L'Apparita is a pure expression of Merlot with bold fruit nuances of cherry and black fruit at the core. This vintage is especially sophisticated and fine: Evidently those cooling diurnal shifts during the growing season have contributed to the overall elegance and prestige of this beautiful varietal wine. It promises a slow and steady evolution over the next ten years." Robert Parker

"Pure cherry underlies the spicy oak in this dense, focused red. Bright and balanced, picking up cedar, floral and mineral elements on the lingering aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"Ama's 2010 L'Apparita is super-intriguing from the very first taste. With each passing vintage, it seems like Apparita becomes less about Merlot and more about Ama. Dark red cherries, rose petals, sage, rosemary, tobacco and licorice are some of the many notes that are alive in the glass. Wonderfully nuanced and expressive, the 2010 caresses every corner of the palate with breathtaking intensity and finesse. The 2010 isn't a huge Apparita, rather it is a cool vintage, savory Merlot built for the cellar." Antonio Galloni

Die 2011er Ausgabe der Gran Selezione aus der Einzellage 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)

"Sattes, dunkles Rubin, leichter Violettschimmer. Eröffnet in der Nase mit feinen würzigen Noten, nach Sandelholz, etwas Vanille, dann satt nach Zwetschgen. Im Ansatz viel präsente Frucht, öffnet sich mit dichtmaschigem, kernigem Tannin, dezent erdige Noten, im Finale langer Nachhall, fein und elegant." Falstaff

"The 2011 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto Bellavista opens to dark concentration, bold intensity and an immediate delivery of ripe fruit flavors. Stylistically speaking, this single-vineyard Grand Selezione is extracted, muscular and extremely fruit forward. The heat of the 2011 vintage comes through loud and clear. Happily, the mouthfeel is tighter and more focused with dusty minerality on the tannins and long persistency." Robert Parker

"Ama's 2011 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto Bellavista shows the darker, more brooding style of Sangiovese at Ama. Graphite, smoke, tar, licorice, incense and cloves wrap around a core of dark fruit. A wine of gravitas and vertical structure, the 2011 will reward several decades of cellaring. This is an unusually stern wine for the vintage though. Readers will have to be patient to experience the Bellavista at its best. Still, I can't help notice how much the 2011 has grown in bottle over the last year." Antonio Galloni

"Rich and elegant, with black cherry, black currant, violet and boysenberry flavors allied to a sleek frame. Dense and weightless at once, with a lingering aftertaste of tobacco and tea. Presents a fine balance and aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"A fresh and layered red with blackberry, blueberry and mint character. Full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Minerally." James Suckling

Chianti Classico La Casuccia aus gleichnamiger Einzellage mit Gran-Selezione-Status verbindet in seiner typischen Art beispielhaft hervorragende Struktur mit höchster Eleganz. (superiore.de)

"Funkelndes, sattes Rubin mit leichtem Granatrand. Kühle, spannende Nase, eröffnet mit betont würzigen Noten, viel Gewürznelken, etwas Kardamom, dann satt nach Brombeere und dunklen Kirschen. In Ansatz und Verlauf rund und überaus geschmeidig, blüht schön auf, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem, elegantem Tannin, satter Zug, viel dunkelbeerige Frucht, sehr langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"The 2011 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto La Casuccia is opulent and voluptuous with thick lines of dark fruit and spice that characterize the bouquet. More than heft and power, this wine delivers excellent complexity with layers of black truffle, grilled herb and cherry cola that add vertical lift." Robert Parker

"A wine of pure femininity and grace, the 2011 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto La Casuccia is wonderfully fleshy and radiant in the glass. Rose petal, sweet red cherry, tobacco, mint and spices meld together as this effortless, supple wine shows off its undeniably appealing personality. Sweet, silky tannins wrap around a super-expressive finish laced with knock-out aromatics. The 2011 is firing on all cylinders today." Antonio Galloni

"Rich and modern, pure and expressive, with violet, black currant, cherry and spice flavors that ride the racy profile and dense tannic structure to a long, lingering aftertaste of fruit and spice." Wine Spectator

"Amazing aromas of crushed dark fruits with raspberry, blueberry and blackberry. Dried flowers and violets too, plus tanned leather. Full body, ultra-fine yet dense tannins and a finish that lasts for minutes. Stunning texture. One of the greatest Chianti Classicos ever made." James Suckling

Eleganter Merlot von hoch gelegenen Weinbergen, dessen weitere Entwicklung in der Flasche immer wieder fasziniert. Sehr einladendes Bouquet, reife Beerennote, Holunder und Kaffee. Am Gaumen überaus fein und strukturiert, dichte, geschliffene Tannine, klingt sehr lang und gelassen aus. (superiore.de)

"Funkelndes, intensives Rubin. Sehr duftige und intensive Frucht, nach Brombeere, Zwetschken und Tabak, im Hintergrund Lorbeerblatt. Am Gaumen geschliffen und präzise, viel saftige Frucht, öffnet sich dann mit präzisem Tannin, vielschichtig und tief, hallt am Gaumen lange nach, Kraft und Eleganz." Falstaff

"A gorgeous red with blackberry, cherry and blueberry character throughout. Medium body, ultra-fine tannins and a fresh finish. Vigorous and vibrant. Gorgeous pure merlot as always. Built for aging but pretty to drink now." James Suckling

"Dense, with a tightly woven matrix supporting black cherry, plum, black pepper, tobacco and mineral flavors. All the components are there, but this needs time to absorb the firm, muscular tannins. Fine length." Wine Spectator

"The highlight in this range, the 2013 L'Apparita is a real stunner. Deep, explosive and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2013 possesses stunning nuance. This is an especially restrained Apparita built more on finesse than power. The translucence and total sense of elegance here are both truly remarkable. In short, this is a memorable edition for one of Tuscany's very finest wines. Layers of rich, dark fruit, spice, leather and smoke infuse the creamy, voluptuous finish. The oak needs to settle down." Antonio Galloni

Chianti Classico La Casuccia aus gleichnamiger Einzellage mit Gran-Selezione-Status verbindet in seiner typischen Art beispielhaft hervorragende Struktur mit höchster Eleganz. (superiore.de)

"Leuchtendes, intensives Rubin mit leichtem Violettschimmer. Sehr konzentrierte, kompakte Nase, zu Beginn leicht nach Kapern und dunkler Olivenpaste, dann viel Zwetschke und Brombeere, tiefgründig. Zeigt am Gaumen sehr tolles Spiel, klar und geschliffen, öffnet sich mit viel saftiger Frucht, dichtmaschiges Tannin mit sanftem Kern, sehr langer Nachhall, ein toller Wein!" Falstaff

"The precision and beauty to this wine is very impressive with blueberry, blackberry and dark chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a clean finish. It's tight and focused. Gorgeous." James Suckling

"The 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto La Casuccia is soft, open-knit and succulent. Silky tannins wrap around a core of dark red cherry, plum, rose petal mint and sweet spices. The Casuccia is the most sensual and racy of the Ama wines today. It should drink well with minimal cellaring. Once again, the purity of the fruit is striking. The creamy, explosive finish is a thing of beauty. The second time I tasted the 2013 one word came to mind: elation." Antonio Galloni

"Castello di Ama excels in cooler vintages with long growing seasons for slow-ripening Sangiovese. The 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto la Casuccia shows excellent results. This wine is released in limited bottle numbers and exhibits profound elegance and beauty. It is softly layered and delicate with wild berry, dried cherry and light baking spice. Vigneto la Casuccia boasts a fine level of intricate embroidery and texture." Robert Parker

"A deep, complex red, this features black currant, blackberry, spice, mineral and tobacco aromas and flavors. Monolithic now, yet with a sense of elegance. The finish is long and saturated, yet this will require some time to show its best." Wine Spectator

Die Gran Selezione aus der Einzellage 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)

"A fine red with blueberry, lemon and mineral character. Medium body, fine tannins and a fresh and very clean finish. Linear and focused. Structured." James Suckling

"Black cherry, plum, graphite, smoke, dried Mediterranean and crushed rocks are front and center in the 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto Bellavista. Searing tannins give the 2013 much of its energy and vibrancy. A dark, brooding yet austere, mid-weight wine in the best of the Bellavista tradition, the 2013 is going to need at least a few years to come into its own." Antonio Galloni

"The superb 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto Bellavista shows impeccable balance and offers a classic portrait of Sangiovese (with a small part Malvasia Nera). Castello di Ama has a beautifully unique way of interpreting the potential of the Chianti Classico appellation and this wine is a prime example. The bouquet follows classic lines with wild berry and spice, but Vigneto Bellavista also boasts a wild side with some cured meat and animal-like aromas that suit it very well. The mouthfeel is polished and streamlined, but those dark fruit flavors should flesh out with more bottle aging." Robert Parker

"Complex and inviting aromas of sweet cherry, leather and spice lead to a core of cherry and strawberry fruit, singed by tobacco and earthy, woodsy accents." Wine Spectator