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Castello di Ama

Gaiole in Chianti · Siena (SI)
← Toscana
Established
1976
Four Roman families who restored the estate; led today by Lorenza Sebasti and winemaker Marco Pallanti
Yearly production
Location
Gaiole in Chianti
Siena (SI) · Toscana
Vineyard area
Vineyards around the hamlet of Ama at Gaiole in Chianti, including the San Lorenzo slopes and the small parcel behind the Merlot l'Apparita.

Appellations

Chianti Classico DOCGToscano o Toscana IGT

History

Castello di Ama is a leading name of modern Chianti Classico and a pioneer of the Gran Selezione category. Restored from 1976, it became famous under Marco Pallanti for its single-estate San Lorenzo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione and for l'Apparita, a Merlot from a tiny parcel that became one of Italy's most admired reds. The estate is also known for integrating contemporary art among its cellars and vines.

Wines

Illustrative selection
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Lorenzo
Chianti Classico DOCG
l'Apparita
Toscano o Toscana IGT
Chianti Classico Ama
Chianti Classico DOCG
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Producers near Gaiole in Chianti