Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2027 to 2044.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 2022201997/100
Vinous reviewed 2022201996/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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 Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
    Bellavista's structure matches a charcoal T-bone.

How to serve Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1978: First vintage of the Vigneto Bellavista single-vineyard
  2. 2010: Reclassified to Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Facts

Producer
Castello di Ama · visiting guide
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

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.

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid iconic malvasia nera mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price fine sangiovese single vineyard still red

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