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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2027 to 2044.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 97/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 96/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
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
- Slow-roast pigeon Game bird and balsamic notes find a Bellavista counterpart.More wines for game →
- Aged Pecorino di Pienza The wine's iron echoes the cheese's minerality.More wines for aged hard cheese →
- Bistecca alla fiorentina Bellavista's structure matches a charcoal T-bone.More wines for steak →Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
With cheese
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.
- 1978First vintage of the Vigneto Bellavista single-vineyard
- 2010Reclassified 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.
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