Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Ama 2022

Perched in the hilltop hamlet of Ama in Gaiole in Chianti, in the southern-most reaches of Chianti Classico, Castello di Ama lies around 12 miles northeast of Siena. Founded in 1976 by four families who recognised the potential of its galestro-rich soils and exceptional microclimate, the estate brought new life to a property that had stood abandoned for over twenty years.

Today, Castello di Ama encompasses around 75 hectares of vineyards alongside 40 hectares of olive groves, and is led by Lorenza Sebasti, a member of the second generation of one of its founding families. Winemaking has long been entrusted to Marco Pallanti, who joined in 1982 and went on to serve as President of the Chianti Classico Consorzio, helping to shape both the estate’s identity and the wider region’s modern reputation.

91/100 - The 2022 Chianti Classico Ama opens with a burst of dark red cherry/plum fruit. Vibrant and generous, with bright acids, the Ama is an absolute delight. Its forward personality and impeccable balance make it a fine choice for drinking now and over the next decade or so. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous