Castello di Ama, Chianti Classico 2019

94 points James Suckling
"This is really juicy and delicious with ripe cherries and berries, as well as some bark and dried orange. Medium to full body with round, refined tannins and a flavorful finish. Transparent and linear. Lively at the end. Excellent energy. Drink or hold."

93 points Decanter
"The 2019 Ama seriously over-delivers for its price point and its classification.
The 2019 Ama is a lovely and nuanced wine, crafted from the estate’s youngest vines with an average age of 10 to 12 years old. Refined in second-use barriques, the aromas are framed by understated oak nuances, however intriguing scents of cherry, sage blossom, dried flowers and exotic herbs are uninhibited. The sumptuous palate is lifted by citrus zest, and finessed tannins coat the mouth with a caressing clay-like texture."

92 points Vinous
"A silky, open-knit wine, the 2019 Chianti Classico Ama is wonderfully alluring from the very first taste. This gracious, aromatically expressive Chianti Classico from the estate’s young vines, will drink beautifully upon release."

Vinous Reverie Notes
Blend: 96% Sangiovese, 4% Merlot. Castello di Ama sits 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 property is owned and operated by the team of Lorenza Sebasti and Marco Pallanti. Over the last quarter century they have replanted all of the vineyards and upgraded all of the winemaking capabilities to make this one of Tuscany’s showcase producers. Tasting Notes: Fruity, fresh red fruits, with cherry and raspberry notes on the nose. The taste is elegant and harmonic with well-balanced spicy notes already at first impact. This voluptuous, fruity and harmonious Ama Chianti Classico expresses all of the elegance of the estate’s wines.