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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2024 to 2034.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 95/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 94/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, graphite, cedar, white pepper
Palate: red plum, sweet tobacco, iron, fine herbs
Castello di Ama's Bordeaux-blend Toscana IGT with Sangiovese leading and Cabernet Franc adding aromatic lift.
What it pairs with
- Pheasant in cocoa sauce Cabernet Franc's herbal lift meets the game and cocoa.More wines for chocolate →
- Mushroom risotto with truffle Iron-graphite minerality matches the earthy truffle.More wines for risotto →
- Trippa alla fiorentina Florentine tripe stew works against the wine's herbal Cabernet Franc lift.Find trippa alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Castello di Ama Haiku
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pheasant in cocoa sauce, Mushroom risotto with truffle, Trippa alla fiorentina. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Introduced 2007 as Castello di Ama's Bordeaux-blend Toscana IGT, originally with significant international varietals and now anchored on Sangiovese with Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
- 2007First vintage released
Facts
- Producer
- Castello di Ama · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (50%), Cabernet Franc (25%), Merlot (25%)
- Classification
- Toscana IGT
- Oak
- 15 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 80 to 120 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
Frequently asked about Castello di Ama Haiku
What does Castello di Ama Haiku taste like?
On the nose, wild strawberry, graphite, cedar, white pepper. On the palate, red plum, sweet tobacco, iron, fine herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Castello di Ama's Bordeaux-blend Toscana IGT with Sangiovese leading and Cabernet Franc adding aromatic lift.
When should I drink Castello di Ama Haiku?
Drink 5 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Castello di Ama Haiku?
Pheasant in cocoa sauce is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mushroom risotto with truffle and Trippa alla fiorentina. Cabernet Franc's herbal lift meets the game and cocoa.
What grapes are in Castello di Ama Haiku?
The blend is Sangiovese (50%), Cabernet Franc (25%), Merlot (25%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.
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