Castello Di Ama Chianti Classico Gran Selezioe 2021 (750ml)
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Castello di Ama's Gran Selezione from Chianti Classico is a selection drawn from the estate's oldest vineyard parcels, blended primarily from Sangiovese with small portions of Merlot and Malvasia Nera. The 2021 vintage captures both the fruit character of the year and the territorial signature of the region, with structure built to evolve.
The wine opens with dark plum and cherry framed by tobacco, iron, and nutmeg, with licorice, leather, and graphite notes emerging alongside. The palate shows generous fruit and fuller body, likely shaped by warm growing conditions, but it's the architecture underneath that commands attention: tangy acidity cuts through cleanly, tannins are refined rather than aggressive, and there's real length on the finish. This is a wine that drinks well now if you're willing to let it breathe, but its authoritative structure and mineral precision suggest patience will be rewarded over the medium to long term.
Expert Reviews
A clever bridge between the entire Castello di Ama stable, San Lorenzo is a selection of older vines from key estate vineyards. It also includes both Merlot and Malvasia Nera, which contribute to the identity of the cru bottlings. In 2021, this flagbearer is a brilliant balance of fruit and territorial expression with deftly integrated oak. Tobacco, iron and nutmeg infuse dark plum and cherry. There is great flow and length, with tangy, mouth-cleansing acidity. Articulate aromas and flavours along with finessed tannins give a sense of readiness – but that authoritative structure has the last word.
This wine represents a selection of the best Sangiovese sourced from various plots with a tiny addition of Merlot and Malvasia Nera. The Castello di Ama 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Lorenzo takes a few extra moments to open in the glass, but unlike the La Casuccia that holds back, this wine comes into full view quickly enough. The wine's flavor profile is a little meatier and fuller, and this could be linked to the warm vintage conditions. San Lorenzo is a generous wine, and it is a bottle you can enjoy in the medium or long term.