Castello Di Ama Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 'San Lorenzo' 2022 - 1.5 Litre Bottle

Originating from Italy in the Tuscany region, specifically within the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG appellation in Gaiole in Chianti, Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 'San Lorenzo' 2022 represents an historic, benchmark estate expression of Tuscan terroir. Named after the picturesque valley where the historic 18th century estate villas stand, 'San Lorenzo' is crafted from a rigorous selection of fruit sourced from the estate’s four premier historic vineyard sites: Bellavista, Casuccia, San Lorenzo, and Montebuoni. Situated at high elevations between 460 and 525 metres above sea level on gravel-rich clay-limestone soils, the vines benefit from exceptional diurnal temperature variations. The winemaking philosophy under technical director Marco Pallanti involves parcel-by-parcel manual harvesting, ambient yeast fermentation in stainless steel vats, and maturation in fine French oak barriques (approximately 22% new) for around 10 to 12 months. The result is a Gran Selezione of extraordinary harmony, vibrant red and black fruit concentration, and sublime Gaiole freshness.

Wine Description

The wine presents an opaque, deep dark ruby red colour with bright purple-garnet reflections along the rim. An expressive, highly complex bouquet opens with noble aromas of ripe black cherry, wild strawberry, dark plum, and elderberry, interwoven with sophisticated notes of crushed violet petals, sandalwood, dried lavender, cinnamon spice, graphite, and leather. On the palate, it is medium-to-full bodied, ample, and dense, delivering concentrated flavours of dark fruit, cassis, and mineral earth, all supported by a bright, mouthwatering spine of natural acidity. Framed by taut, supple, finely knit tannins and a driving mid-palate structure, it concludes with an extraordinarily long, persistent finish marked by lingering red berries, savory herbs, and a clean chalky mineral grip. Composed of 80% Sangiovese blended with 13% Merlot and 7% Malvasia Nera, this 2022 release offers an optimal drinking window of 2027–2045. Stylistically, it combines grand cru-like refinement and aromatic complexity with impressive vintage depth, structure, and cellaring capability.