Winery Castello di AmaChianti Classico
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Chianti Classico from the Winery Castello di Ama
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chianti Classico of Winery Castello di Ama in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chianti Classico of Winery Castello di Ama in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, butter or earthy.
Food and wine pairings with Chianti Classico
Pairings that work perfectly with Chianti Classico
Original food and wine pairings with Chianti Classico
The Chianti Classico of Winery Castello di Ama matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of baked lasagna, veal shank with mushrooms or chicken waterzooi with blanche de hoegaarden and pink pepper.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castello di Ama's Chianti Classico.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chianti Classico from Winery Castello di Ama are 1990, 1997, 2005, 2003 and 1996.
Informations about the Winery Castello di Ama
The Winery Castello di Ama is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
The word of the wine: VDQS
Delimited wine of superior quality. A level of appellation (today, barely 1% of French production) which constitutes the ultimate step before the accession to the AOC.
