Winery Castello di Ama - Chianti Classico Riserva

Winery Castello di AmaChianti Classico Riserva

4.0
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Castello di Ama is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, 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 Riserva from the Winery Castello di Ama

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Castello di Ama in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

oak, tobacco

Wine with earth taste

leather, earthy

Wine with spices taste

licorice, pepper

Wine with microbio taste

cream

Wine with floral taste

violet

On the nose the Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Castello di Ama in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cream, cedar or mushroom and sometimes also flavors of cassis, raisin or tomatoes.

Details and technical informations about Winery Castello di Ama's Chianti Classico Riserva.

Winemaker
Castello Di Ama
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon 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 bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Chianti Classico Riserva - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2009
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2008
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2007
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2006
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Castello di Ama are 2013, 2010, 2007, 2006 and 2011.

Informations about the Winery Castello di Ama

The winery offers 21 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Castello di Ama is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 5500 of of Italy wines
In the top 1500 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 20000 of red wines
In the top 25000 wines of the world

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 Toscane

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.

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The word of the wine: Musty (taste of)

A disgusting taste due to a defect in the grapes or, more commonly, a defect in the barrel.

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