In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, rose petal, dried herbs, graphite
Palate: sour cherry, iron, balsamic, tobacco
Single-vineyard Gran Selezione from Castello di Ama's Bellavista parcel at Gaiole, with rose-petal aromatics and iron-mineral intensity.
What it pairs with
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Slow-roast pigeon
Game bird and balsamic notes find a Bellavista counterpart. -
Aged Pecorino di Pienza
The wine's iron echoes the cheese's minerality. -
Bistecca alla fiorentina
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Bellavista's structure matches a charcoal T-bone.
How to serve Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista
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. Slow-roast pigeon, Aged Pecorino di Pienza, Bistecca alla fiorentina. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Single-vineyard Chianti Classico originally introduced as a Vigna designation in 1978; classified Gran Selezione from the 2010 vintage when the new DOCG tier was introduced.
- 1978 — First vintage of the Vigneto Bellavista single-vineyard
- 2010 — Reclassified to Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Facts
- Producer
- Castello di Ama
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (80%), Malvasia Nera (20%)
- Classification
- Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
- Oak
- 16 months in French oak tonneaux, partly new
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 150 to 250 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1978
Scores
- Wine Advocate 97 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
- Vinous 96 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista
What does Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, rose petal, dried herbs, graphite. On the palate, sour cherry, iron, balsamic, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-vineyard Gran Selezione from Castello di Ama's Bellavista parcel at Gaiole, with rose-petal aromatics and iron-mineral intensity.
When should I drink Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista?
Drink 8 to 25 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 Vigneto Bellavista?
Slow-roast pigeon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Pecorino di Pienza and Bistecca alla fiorentina. Game bird and balsamic notes find a Bellavista counterpart.
What grapes are in Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista?
The blend is Sangiovese (80%), Malvasia Nera (20%). The wine is classified as Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione.