The Winery Castello di Ama of Chianti Classico of Tuscany

Winery Castello di Ama
The winery offers 21 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 92 of the estates of Tuscany.
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Tuscany
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The Winery Castello di Ama is one of the world's great estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany in Italy, Castello di Ama Estate is a hidden gem of vinicultural splendor. Established in 1972, the 250-hectare property is a seductive muzzle of undulating vineyards, lush olive groves, and ancient Italian architecture. The estate is nestled in the gentle embrace of the Amarno hills, at an altitude ranging from 390 to 530 meters above sea level. The slopes of these hills, benefiting from excellent sun exposure, offer a perfectly situated terroir for vine cultivation, favoring a refined and well-balanced expression of the grapes, particularly the local Sangiovese variety. The name 'Castello di Ama' celebrates the place that houses it, a magnificent 18th-century castle, steeped in the essence of Chianti's history and beautifully restored to reflect its original grandeur. It is here that the estate's Chianti Classico appellation wines are produced, as well as a selection of cru wines, representative of the distinction and prestige of Castello di Ama. What sets the Castello di Ama Estate apart is the passion and dedication devoted to the crafting of each bottle of wine. The use of sustainable farming methods that respect the environment, combined with a philosophy centered on making wines that reflect the true essence of their terroir, yields remarkable results. The wines here are not just expressive of their place of origin, but also renowned for their refinement, complexity, and longevity. In an effort to marry art and wine, the estate also features a contemporary art collection of international renown.

Top Winery Castello di Ama wines

Looking for the best Winery Castello di Ama wines in Chianti Classico among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Castello di Ama wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Castello di Ama wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Castello di Ama

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Castello di Ama

How Winery Castello di Ama wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of beer goulash, potjevleesch (meat in a pot) or couscous chicken and merguez.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Castello di Ama

On the nose the red wine of Winery Castello di Ama. often reveals types of flavors of cream, pear or dried flowers and sometimes also flavors of red currant, red plum or toasty. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Castello di Ama. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Castello di Ama

  • 1996With an average score of 4.52/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.39/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.36/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.35/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 1992With an average score of 4.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Castello di Ama.

  • Merlot
  • Sangiovese
  • Malvasia Nera
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinot Noir
  • Cabernet Franc

Discovering the wine region of Chianti Classico

The wine region of Chianti Classico is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello di Ama or the Domaine Bindi Sergardi produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Classico are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of violet, forest floor or blueberry.

In the mouth of Chianti Classico is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 697 estates and châteaux in the of Chianti Classico, producing 1559 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chianti Classico go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry.

The top pink wines of Winery Castello di Ama

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Castello di Ama

How Winery Castello di Ama wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of daube niçoise, marinated veal skewers with herbs or tartiflette.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Castello di Ama

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Castello di Ama. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, rose water or floral.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Castello di Ama

  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Castello di Ama.

  • Sangiovese
  • Merlot

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

The top sweet wines of Winery Castello di Ama

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Castello di Ama

How Winery Castello di Ama wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of southern beef meatballs, chicken and sausage stew with carrots or pork chops with mustard.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Castello di Ama

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Castello di Ama. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Castello di Ama

  • 2012With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Castello di Ama.

  • Sangiovese
  • Chardonnay
  • Malvasia
  • Trebbiano

The word of the wine: MA

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The top white wines of Winery Castello di Ama

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Castello di Ama

How Winery Castello di Ama wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of simple chinese noodle soup, tuna, pepper and tomato quiche or zakouski: russian appetizer.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Castello di Ama

On the nose the white wine of Winery Castello di Ama. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Castello di Ama. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Castello di Ama

  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Castello di Ama.

  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Castello di Ama

Planning a wine route in the of Chianti Classico? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Castello di Ama.

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

News about Winery Castello di Ama and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: MA

Auxiliary brand or buyer's brand (supermarket for example) gathering champagnes of various origins. It offers no guarantee of quality or traceability.