Castello di Ama Vigneto San Lorenzo Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2020

97 points     A fantastic new Chiantico Classico from one of Italy's best producers, Castelli di Ama, and an amazing buy for the price. Limited. 97 Points James Suckling: "Perfumed and beautiful with flowers, cherries and raspberries. Forest fruits, too. Full-bodied with extremely fine tannins that run the length of the wine and are wonderfully integrated, spreading across the palate. Lasts for minutes. Already fantastic." 95 Points Wine Spectator: "Sleek and racy, featuring cherry, blackberry, violet and iron aromas and flavors. This red is more about fruit and finesse, though there’s an element of wild Mediterranean scrub. Firm, with dense, resonant tannins and a long finish. Sangiovese & Merlot." 95 Points Robert Parker:  "The 2022 San Lorenzo is often the most representative wine from Castello di Ama (despite its more approachable price). This vintage is especially interesting, showing a more formal quality of tannins for longer aging potential and softly extracted dark fruit that sets it apart. Vintner Marco Pallanti likens 2019 to 2004 or 2016, some of the best vintages in recent memory. 2024 – 2038."

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