2021 Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San…
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2021 Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Lorenzo
I have a huge soft spot for Castello di Ama.
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They make my favorite Chianti Classico bottlings and I love the use of Merlot and Malvasia Nera. This particular bottling is 80% Sangiovese, 13% Merlot, 7% Malvasia Nera.
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As a side note, with the new Chianti Classico Gran Selezione rules coming into play, Castello di Ama will have a tough choice to make. Do they increase to 90% Sangiovese? Especially for Bellavista and La Casuccia? Or become a Super Tuscan? TBD!
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Enjoyed this by the half bottle at Peck in Milan, which has a lovely wine tasting room in the basement of the store.
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Let it open in the glass, although I would have preferred a decant, but the lady serving us wouldn't allow it.
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Regardless, this was approachable with a lot of swirling.
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Red cherry, blueberry, rosemary, slight cranberry notes.
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Great acidity and structure on this.
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91+ points.
#drink #food
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I have a huge soft spot for Castello di Ama.
​
They make my favorite Chianti Classico bottlings and I love the use of Merlot and Malvasia Nera. This particular bottling is 80% Sangiovese, 13% Merlot, 7% Malvasia Nera.
​
As a side note, with the new Chianti Classico Gran Selezione rules coming into play, Castello di Ama will have a tough choice to make. Do they increase to 90% Sangiovese? Especially for Bellavista and La Casuccia? Or become a Super Tuscan? TBD!
​
Enjoyed this by the half bottle at Peck in Milan, which has a lovely wine tasting room in the basement of the store.
​
Let it open in the glass, although I would have preferred a decant, but the lady serving us wouldn't allow it.
​
Regardless, this was approachable with a lot of swirling.
​
Red cherry, blueberry, rosemary, slight cranberry notes.
​
Great acidity and structure on this.
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91+ points.
#drink #food
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| 4,000 mlx | |
| 6 | |
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