Chianti Classico Castello di Ama Montebuoni 2021

Castello di Ama ‘s Montebuoni 2021 is a Chianti Classico Riserva of extraordinary nobility, born from a specific selection of vineyards located in Gaiole in Chianti. It represents the essence of Ama’s elegance: a wine that combines strength and finesse with an almost artisanal touch.

Here are the hallmarks of the 2021 vintage:

Organoleptic Profile

• Color: Deep and bright ruby red.

• Nose: Extremely refined. Notes of black cherries and small red fruits explode on the nose, followed by elegant hints of violets, sweet spices and a subtle mineral note typical of Gaiole’s limestone soils.

• Taste: In the mouth it is a wine of great harmony. The 2021 vintage is characterized by a silky, vibrant tannic texture and a freshness that makes the sip long and deep. The persistence is remarkable, with a finish reminiscent of licorice and berries.

Technical Characteristics

• Grapes: Predominantly Sangiovese, with a small proportion of Merlot rounding out the edginess.

• Aging: Matures for about 12 months in French oak barrels (partly new and partly second-passage), following Castello di Ama’s philosophy of perfect integration of wood and fruit.

• Vintage 2021: Considered excellent in Chianti Classico, it gave wines with a masterful balance between concentration and acidity.

Recommended pairings

It is a wine that demands dishes with good structure and finesse:

• First courses: Pappardelle with duck ragout or risotto with porcini mushrooms.

• Main courses: Herbed beef tagliata, baked lamb or stuffed guinea fowl.

• Cheeses: Tuscan Pecorino cheeses of medium and long aging.

Ama’s character: Unlike more “rustic” Chianti Classics, Montebuoni shines with impeccable formal cleanliness. It is a wine that speaks of elegance and terroir, perfect for those seeking the complexity of Sangiovese interpreted with modern sensibilities.

Excellent choice, 2021 is a vintage destined to evolve beautifully in the cellar.