Castello di Ama
Il Chiuso 2022
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | After racking, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks; once completed, it was transferred to fine-grained oak barriques for 12 months. |
- Grape variety and vintage: Toscana Rosso IGT 2022, 100% Pinot Noir, 13.5% vol
- Vinification: with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel at 30–32°C, manual pump-overs for 13 days
- Ageing: 12 months in fine-grained oak barriques to enhance complexity
- Typical aromas: strawberry, cherry, blueberry and violet; fresh, balanced and complex taste
- Pairing: 16–18°C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with meats, pork, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Chiuso di Castello di Ama is a still red wine made from Pinot Noir grapes, an authentic expression of the Tuscan region. It stands out for its intense red colour and a clear aromatic profile, characterised by notes of strawberry, cherry, blueberry and violet. On the palate, it offers a fresh attack with a harmonious and complex character. Its structural elegance makes it perfect for pairing with meat main courses, flavourful pork dishes, game and cheeses.
Where does it come from
The vineyards grow in the San Lorenzo valley, in Gaiole in Chianti, managed according to sustainable principles. The altitudes, ranging from 460 to 501 metres, and optimal exposures ensure balanced ripening of the grapes. The nature of the clay-limestone soils, rich in alberese and galestro, gives the fruit a marked freshness and a fine aromatic definition. The vines come from historic Burgundian clones trained using open lyre and espalier systems, fully enhancing the character of this Tuscan terroir.
How is it produced
Production uses indigenous yeasts for fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks, with manual pumping over and a thirteen-day maceration on the skins. After malolactic fermentation in steel, which helps refine the flavour balance, the wine matures for twelve months in fine-grained oak barrels. This ageing process enhances the varietal complexity of the grape and encourages a measured and precise evolution.
History and Curiosities
Born in 2009, Il Chiuso is a refined Tuscan expression of Pinot Noir crafted by Castello di Ama. The vineyards, planted in 1984 with Burgundian clones in the San Lorenzo valley, rest on clay-limestone soils ideal for optimal ripening. Overseen by oenologist Marco Pallanti according to strict sustainability criteria, the 2022 vintage combines harmony and freshness. Awarded 94 points by Vinous, this elegant red expresses the authentic winemaking vocation of the historic Lecchi estate in Chianti.
Awards
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2022
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1976
- Oenologist: Marco Pallanti
- Bottles produced: 320.000
- Hectares: 75
To date, Castello di Ama owns and manages about 75 hectares of vineyards and 40 hectares of olive groves, relying on the work of more than 60 people. The role of general manager and oenologist is held continuously by Marco Pallanti, who served, between 2006 and 2012, as President of the Chianti Classico Consortium, bringing the contribution of the creation of the 'Gran Selezione' category with the aim of highlighting the extraordinary quality and diversity of the region's wines. Read more
| Name | Castello di Ama Il Chiuso 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello di Ama |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 2009, Il Chiuso is a refined Tuscan expression of Pinot Noir crafted by Castello di Ama. The vineyards, planted in 1984 with Burgundian clones in the San Lorenzo valley, rest on clay-limestone soils ideal for optimal ripening. Overseen by oenologist Marco Pallanti according to strict sustainability criteria, the 2022 vintage combines harmony and freshness. Awarded 94 points by Vinous, this elegant red expresses the authentic winemaking vocation of the historic Lecchi estate in Chianti. |
| Origin | Frazione Lecchi in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti (SI) |
| Soil composition | Clay-calcareous |
| Cultivation system | Partly lyre and partly espalier |
| Plants per hectare | 2,800 plants/ha for the bush; 5,200 plants/ha for the trellis |
| Fermentation temperature | 30–32°C |
| Fermentation | 13 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (30–32°C) with manual pump-overs; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; ageing for 12 months in fine-grained oak barriques |
| Wine making | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (30–32°C), with manual pump-overs and a total duration of 13 days; after racking, malolactic fermentation in steel; ageing for 12 months in fine-grained oak barriques. |
| Aging | After racking, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks; once completed, it was transferred to fine-grained oak barriques for 12 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.47 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.0 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 31.2 gr/L |
| Year production | 320000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |