Castello di Ama
Vigneto San Lorenzo Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
See previous Note. Old plummie, red cherry notes. Barb said dusty and pine needles. A cooler vintage. I said red cherries and freshly tilled loam. As Galloni said “In 2010 Ama did not bottle their single vineyard selections. All the best fruit went here.” Tasting more the quality of a Brunello than a Chianti Classico. No. 6 in Wine Spectators Top 100 for 2015.
See previous Note. Old plummie, red cherry notes. Barb said dusty and pine needles. A cooler vintage. I said red cherries and freshly tilled loam. As Galloni said “In 2010 Ama did not bottle their single vineyard selections. All the best fruit went here.” Tasting more the quality of a Brunello than a Chianti Classico. No. 6 in Wine Spectators Top 100 for 2015.
Dec 1st, 2024
Aged 12 years and opened for Lorenzo’s 4th birthday. Great success. Pairs well with hot wheels and Tyrannosaurus rex 🦖
Aged 12 years and opened for Lorenzo’s 4th birthday. Great success. Pairs well with hot wheels and Tyrannosaurus rex 🦖
Nov 11th, 2023#6 in Wine Spectators Top 100 for 2014. See previous note. The aromatics of vanilla oak in its youth have mitigated and the whole wine is much more balanced. A deep rich red. Aromas of red and black cherry and a little dried orange peel. Medium bodied palate - very Chianti Classico from a good vintage. It will continue to improve through this decade to 2030. It needed 13 years for everything to come together. Luckily I have a few left.
#6 in Wine Spectators Top 100 for 2014. See previous note. The aromatics of vanilla oak in its youth have mitigated and the whole wine is much more balanced. A deep rich red. Aromas of red and black cherry and a little dried orange peel. Medium bodied palate - very Chianti Classico from a good vintage. It will continue to improve through this decade to 2030. It needed 13 years for everything to come together. Luckily I have a few left.
Oct 15th, 2023
This wine gets the Sangi-O-face. beautifully classic in style, wonderfully drinkable.
This wine gets the Sangi-O-face. beautifully classic in style, wonderfully drinkable.
Jan 6th, 2023
This bottle is drinking nicely. Morello cherry, tart plum, tomato leaf, dried herbs. Tart, savory with a touch of salinity and iron. Tannins are soft but still present and I like the acidity that balances out the wine. Very nice
This bottle is drinking nicely. Morello cherry, tart plum, tomato leaf, dried herbs. Tart, savory with a touch of salinity and iron. Tannins are soft but still present and I like the acidity that balances out the wine. Very nice
Nov 19th, 2020Cooked unfortunately. Flabby, stewed fruit.
Cooked unfortunately. Flabby, stewed fruit.
Jul 31st, 2020
Sangiovese with a left bank vibe, dry and cedary, but nuanced and pure. Needs 2-3 more years in bottle, this will improve.
Sangiovese with a left bank vibe, dry and cedary, but nuanced and pure. Needs 2-3 more years in bottle, this will improve.
Feb 10th, 2019Extremely savoury on nose and palate but is there ANY fruit? Medium bodied with earthy cherry notes finishing with sandy drying tannins. Similar notes to 156 weeks ago. Starting to come together after 9 years but to be honest it has not lived up to its #6 wine for 2014 with Wine Spectator. I have about 4 left so its progress will be interesting.
Extremely savoury on nose and palate but is there ANY fruit? Medium bodied with earthy cherry notes finishing with sandy drying tannins. Similar notes to 156 weeks ago. Starting to come together after 9 years but to be honest it has not lived up to its #6 wine for 2014 with Wine Spectator. I have about 4 left so its progress will be interesting.
Jan 22nd, 2019
The floral buds on wild berries in the field - wow!! An amazing vino as we plan our Italy trip.
The floral buds on wild berries in the field - wow!! An amazing vino as we plan our Italy trip.
Aug 30th, 2016