2001 Chianti Classico
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Tasting notes
Terribly difficult to remove the cork – crumbled and stuck. Light to mid glossy ruby. Beautifully mellow nose with vivdi fruit kept alive by a good but not excessive dose of acidity. Tannins very much in the background now. A lovely glass of wine to drink now. Much more fun than the Reserva 2001 I tasted in 2016. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
Mid ruby red. Warm, ripe evolved nose. Surprisingly mature and gentle. Fine grained tannins just sneak in at the end of the palate. Should provide delightful drinking over the long term – though a little smoky/bonfirey on the nose. Vineyard not cellar driven. And this is just regular Chianti Classico! (JR)
About the producer
Castello di Ama is one of the pre-eminent estates in Chianti Classico. Situated in the southern-most district of the appellation, the estate has only been making wine since the late 1970s but has since built a reputation as one of the region’s best.