2020 Castello di Ama "Ama" Chianti Classico

From: Chianti Classico, Tuscany, ItalyBlend: 96% Sangiovese, 4% Merlot Taste & Critical Acclaim:93 PointsBlue flower, sandalwood, cassis and spice shape the nose on this lovely red. All about finesse and youthful tension, the savory, elegantly structured palate features juicy Morello cherry, coffee bean and star anise framed in taut, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced and focused. Drink through 2027.Wine Enthusiast, July, 202290 PointsAn expression of Castello di Ama’s young vines – 10 to 12 years old – Ama is aged in second passage barriques. The delightfully fruity and vibrant nose exudes rose and lavender, with oak notes in the background. Plump sweet fruit on the mid-palate speaks to the modest dollop of Merlot in the blend. The tannins are velvety and polished, and the acidity is refreshing. A citrussy tang brings this near-term charmer to a close. 2022 – 2026Decanter, March, 202290 PointsThe 2020 Chianti Classico Ama is a pretty, understated wine that shows