Castello di Ama - Vin Santo 2016 (375ml)
Price: $94.99
| Producer | Castello di Ama |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Chianti |
| Varietal | Trebbiano-Malvasia |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Sku | 206250 |
| Size | 375ml |
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Castello di Ama Description
Castello di Ama was founded in 1976, and is located in Gaiole in Chianti, within the additional geographical unit of the same name (UGA), located in the heart of Tuscany. It is located about 12 miles northeast of Siena in the hills of Gaiole. This is the heart of Chianti Classico, a bucolic rolling landscape of woods, vineyards and olive groves.
The estate is currently helmed by CEO Lorenza Sebasti, a member of the second generation of one of the four founding families. Marco Pallanti, who was once the President of the Chianti Classico Consorzio, has been the winemaker and technical director at Castello di Ama since 1982.
The goal of the estate is to have each bottle of Castello di Ama express the uniqueness of the terroir, and be an authentic expression of the vintage. Ama has practiced sustainable viticulture since the end of the 1990s, and recently received Equalitas (Italy) certification.
Tasting Note: Brilliant amber-hued yellow with golden nuances. Fruity with apricot and dried fruit notes. Truly elegant and refined, with good acid verve and a moderate sugar content flanked by well-balanced alcohol. An eclectic meditation wine.
Wine Pairing: Perfect not only for pairing with desserts but also as an aperitif or served with ripe cheeses.
Vinous: 90-92 Points
The 2016 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is a good example of the Ama house style, a style that favors freshness over richness. Scents of orange peel, spice, mint, dried leaves and incense open nicely with some coaxing. Tasted from tank, just prior to bottling, the 2016 is shaping up nicely.
