The Chianti Classico Riserva 'Montebuoni' Castello di Ama is a Tuscan red wine that fully represents all the elegance of Sangiovese, enriched by a hint of Merlot. Aging in barrique gives the wine delicate spicy nuances, which are accompanied by the distinct notes of berries, especially blackberry and currant. Soft, persuasive and rich on the palate, with a long and very persistent sip, this Chianti Classico is the perfect accompaniment to main courses of red meat or game
- CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 'MONTEBUONI' CASTELLO DI AMA 2020 DESCRIPTION
- Chianti Classico Riserva 'Montebuoni' from the famous Tuscan company Castello di Ama is an authentic and elegant interpretation of the Chianti region, born in the territory of Gaiole in Chianti, a municipality located in the south
- eastern part of the Gallo Nero area. This label is It was marketed for the first time with the 2018 vintage as the heir of the Chianti Classico Riserva Castello di Ama, last produced in 2009. The 'Montebuoni' is an almost pure expression of a single plot purchased and replanted in 1997 next to the famous Bellavista vineyard.
- The 'Montebuoni' Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Riserva is made from Sangiovese grapes combined with a small percentage of 5% Merlot. The rows rest on clayey
- calcareous soils, located at an altitude between 420 and 500 meters above sea level with a north
- west and south
- east exposure. Following the harvest, the The grapes are pressed in stainless steel tanks for spontaneous alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature accompanied by over 3 weeks of maceration on the skins, at the end of which malolactic fermentation also takes place. The next phase of aging takes place in second passage French oak barriques and lasts for 12 months, followed by a further year of refinement in the bottle before the final release on the market.
- Castello di Ama Chianti Classico €˜Montebuoni€ ™ Riserva is an intense ruby red in color. The nose unfolds over sensations of wild berries, in particular blackberry, raspberry and currant, embellished with persuasive hints of spice, minerals and aromatic herbs. Harmonious, fresh and balanced taste, characterized by a mature tannic texture that accompanies the elegant persistence on the finish.
- Colour
- Intense ruby red with purple hues
- Scent
- Notes of berries, cherry and plum, accompanied by delicate hints of spice
- Taste
- Harmonious, elegant and enveloping, intense and very persistent
