Castello di Ama

Mit dem Jahrgang 2017 haben Lorenza und Marco ihrem Rosato nicht nur einen Namen gegeben, sondern ihn quasi neu erfunden: Komplex nach frischen roten Beeren, ohne beliebig zu sein. Hervorragende Balance aus Frucht, Säure und feinem Tannin. Schon immer einer der ganz großen Rosés Italiens - ein charaktervoller Begleiter mediterraner Speisen und auch solo ein unvergesslicher Genuss! (superiore.de)

"Luminous red-pink. Fresh aromas of strawberry and flowers, then ripe and sweet with similar flavors to the aromas that show very good acid cut. This actually leaves a sweet impression on the long suave finish, but has so much acidity it seems less sweet than it is. Lovely. Winemaker Marco Pallanti has changed the winemaking so as to macerate the must on the skins for twelve hours and then ages the wine in used (one year) barriques to round it." Ian d'Agata

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)

"The 2016 Chardonnay di Toscana Al Poggio offers great freshness, crispness and purity with aromas of white peach, cantaloupe melon, blanched almond and Golden Delicious apple. Castello di Ama proprietor Marco Pallanti is celebrating his 37th harvest this year." Robert Parker

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

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 feinkörnigem Tannin am Gaumen. (superiore.de)

"The 2016 Chardonnay di Toscana Al Poggio offers great freshness, crispness and purity with aromas of white peach, cantaloupe melon, blanched almond and Golden Delicious apple. Castello di Ama proprietor Marco Pallanti is celebrating his 37th harvest this year." Robert Parker

"Very, very perfumed with cherry, floral and blackberry aromas. Full body, a solid core of fruit and a fresh, clean finish. Solid and delicious. A real Chianti Classico." James Suckling

"Backwards and traditional in style, this red will require some time to find equilibrium and reveal all its facets. Shows purity to the core of cherry, currant, leather and earth flavors, finishing firm and long." Wine Spectator

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)

"The 2015 Haiku is 50% Sangiovese blended with Cabernet Franc and Merlot. You taste the tangy spice and intensity of the Cabernet Franc as well as the smooth softness of the extra ripe Merlot. Sangiovese is the glue, imparting structure and freshness. I must say this is definitely the best vintage of Haiku I have tasted thus far. This is an expansive and far-reaching red wine that spreads wide and clear over the palate. The various characteristics of those grapes come together with impeccable unity." Robert Parker

"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

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)

"What first strikes you about the nose is that it offers one of the purest fruit expressions of all the 2015 Gran Seleziones. Blackcurrants, orange and lemon rind, brambleberries, heather, sage, thyme and blackberry leaves are all a feature. The tannins are steely, and the flavors are so savory. The fruit is carried through to the long, chewy finish by the highly refreshing acidity." James Suckling

"The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Lorenzo represents a blend of some of the estate's best Sangiovese from vines that are 20 years old and more. You do feel that extra density, intensity and complexity within the very fiber of this beautiful wine. The effect is deep and layered. Castello di Ama is characterized by limestone clay soils mixed with both galestro and alberese marl stones. There is about 60 centimeters of topsoil and compacted clay below that." Robert Parker

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 feinkörnigem Tannin am Gaumen. (superiore.de)

"The 2016 Chardonnay di Toscana Al Poggio offers great freshness, crispness and purity with aromas of white peach, cantaloupe melon, blanched almond and Golden Delicious apple. Castello di Ama proprietor Marco Pallanti is celebrating his 37th harvest this year." Robert Parker

"Very, very perfumed with cherry, floral and blackberry aromas. Full body, a solid core of fruit and a fresh, clean finish. Solid and delicious. A real Chianti Classico." James Suckling

"Backwards and traditional in style, this red will require some time to find equilibrium and reveal all its facets. Shows purity to the core of cherry, currant, leather and earth flavors, finishing firm and long." Wine Spectator

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)

"What first strikes you about the nose is that it offers one of the purest fruit expressions of all the 2015 Gran Seleziones. Blackcurrants, orange and lemon rind, brambleberries, heather, sage, thyme and blackberry leaves are all a feature. The tannins are steely, and the flavors are so savory. The fruit is carried through to the long, chewy finish by the highly refreshing acidity." James Suckling

"The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Lorenzo represents a blend of some of the estate's best Sangiovese from vines that are 20 years old and more. You do feel that extra density, intensity and complexity within the very fiber of this beautiful wine. The effect is deep and layered. Castello di Ama is characterized by limestone clay soils mixed with both galestro and alberese marl stones. There is about 60 centimeters of topsoil and compacted clay below that." Robert Parker

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