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Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Riserva Montebuoni 2021 750ml
Expect a wine with intense, concentrated dark fruit.
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2021
Wine Advocate 94 Points
Wine Spectator 94 Points | Rich and fleshy, with a supple texture, plus saturated flavors of cherry, raspberry, rose and mineral.
James Suckling 93 Points.
Vinous 92 Points | The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva Montebuoni is a bold, potent wine.
Jancis Robinson 17/20 Points | Deep ...Show More >
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2021
Wine Advocate 94 Points
Wine Spectator 94 Points | Rich and fleshy, with a supple texture, plus saturated flavors of cherry, raspberry, rose and mineral.
James Suckling 93 Points.
Vinous 92 Points | The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva Montebuoni is a bold, potent wine.
Jancis Robinson 17/20 Points | Deep dark ruby with orange tinges. Rich, ripe cherry-compote nose with spice notes and just a suggestion of cinnamon bark.
Winemaker Description
Serious, potent Tuscan red from 95% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, known for concentrated dark fruit (blackberry, plum), leather, tobacco, earthy notes, and velvety tannins, offering intense flavor and aging potential, needing a few years to fully integrate but already showing excellent balance and complexity. It's a powerful expression of Sangiovese from a specific vineyard site, praised for its structure, long finish, and aging trajectory
Varietal: Primarily Sangiovese (95%) with a touch of Merlot (5%).
• Region: Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy.
• Flavor Profile: Blackberry, plum, raspberry, earthy notes, licorice, tobacco, leather, herbs, often with floral hints like rose.
• Texture: Rich, broad, velvety, firm tannins, medium to full-bodied.
• Aging: Recommended for cellaring for a few years to develop further, with potential to age well.
• Producer: Castello di Ama, a respected producer known for quality Chianti.
• Tasting Notes Summary:
Expect a wine with intense, concentrated dark fruit, balanced by savory complexity and structure. It's described as powerful and virile but also harmonious and elegant, with a long, persistent finish.
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Wine Information:
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Chianti Classico
Variety: Sangiovese
Type: Reds
Size: 750ml
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