Castello di Ama Chardonnay Al Poggio 2024

Castello di Ama’ s “Al Poggio” Chardonnay is a masterful and refined interpretation of the famous international grape variety in the heart of Chianti Classico. Al Poggio is elegance and verticality.

Here are the distinguishing features:

Organoleptic Profile

• Color: Bright straw yellow with slight greenish highlights.

• Nose: Extremely clean and elegant. Offers aromas of golden apple, pear and white flowers, followed by delicate notes of vanilla and melted butter from the skillful use of wood.

• Taste: The palate is striking for its balance. It is a full-bodied wine but characterized by a marked acidity and chalky minerality that make it fresh and persistent.

Technical Characteristics

• Varietal: Predominantly Chardonnay (with a small percentage of Pinot Grigio depending on the vintage).

• Vinification: Part of the must ferments in oak barrels (about 50 percent, a fraction of which is new) and the other part in steel. This mix allows the fragrance of the fruit to be maintained while gaining structure and complexity.

• Style: This is a “hillside” Chardonnay, relying entirely on aromatic finesse and savory rather than alcoholic power.

In summary

Al Poggio is one of the most long-lived and beloved Tuscan whites. It represents the more “aristocratic” side of Chardonnay in Tuscany: less exotic than coastal whites and more oriented toward the Burgundian style.

Ideal pairing: Seafood risottos, fish tartare, shellfish or porcini mushroom dishes.