Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Lorenzo 2021

Year after year, Castello di Ama offers compelling proof that, despite the many Supertuscans built on French varietal blends, Sangiovese has not been forgotten. A prime example is the "Gran Selezione? from the top vineyard site of San Lorenzo. 80% of Tuscany's signature grape forms the backbone, with 13% Merlot (a touch of modernity that can't be denied) adding richness and a creamy texture, and 7% Malvasia Nera providing a distinctive twist. The 2021 vintage delivers a generous basket of varietally typical fruit (led by black cherry), fine-grained tannins that promise great aging potential, and that mineral-spiced character found only in the finest Chianti. A captivating liaison between Tuscan tradition (Sangiovese) and oenological modernity (Merlot, barrique aging).