2004 Vigna l'Apparita
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One of the greatest wines of our vertical for sure, the 2004 has an absolutely magnificent nose of dark damson and rich plum. Smokey and earthy, it has a chewy mouthfeel, dense and rich, with a tightly packed structure that starts to release more and more with air. The texture is satin-like, rich and voluptuous, but with charm and elegance. Smokey minerality is just emerging; the wine still shaking off the signs of youth at 18 years old. An outstanding bottle of one of the great vintages.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The star of the show, the 2004 L’Apparita is simply phenomenal. It is also the only wine in this vertical served from magnum, which almost certainly makes a big difference in how the wine shows. Fresh, nuanced and polished, the 2004 brings together power and finesse in a way that is thrilling. I went back to 2004 at the end of the tasting and it was even better. What a wine!
The 2004 L'Apparita shows the finesse that is the hallmark of this great Tuscan vintage. A silky, nuanced, feminine wine, the 2004 is pure class. Sweet tobacco, spices, flowers and dark red berries all flesh out in the glass. Today, the 2004 is a little more refined than the 2006. I hope to be able to taste them both again some day in the future. A superb, textured finish makes it impossible to resist a second, and then a third, taste. This is a wine of the heart and soul. Wow!
The 2004 L'Apparita is a decidedly more structured, mineral-driven expression of Merlot. This superb wine is packed with the essence of blackberry liqueur, chocolate, minerals and sweet toasted oak. Made in a super-ripe style it nevertheless possesses much vibrancy as well as balance.
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.