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Tasting notes
Score 91/100 · Drink 2017-2021, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Nov 2017

Tasted after the 1992, the 1991 L’Apparita is a touch more faded and oxidative in style, with a slightly gamy profile and dried out fruit that suggest it is fully mature. Even so, the 1991 has held up very nicely.

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94
94/100

Average Score

96
96/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

91
91/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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96 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 96/100 · Drink 2013-2021, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jun 2013

The 1991 L' Apparita is another breathtaking wine. The result of a late harvest that stretched into early October (very late for Merlot), the 1991 dazzles all of the senses with its deep fruit and fabulous overall structure. Still deep, rich and intensely flavored, the 1991 will drink well for another decade, if not longer. Savory notes add shades of dimension on the authoritative, positively salivating finish. Marco Pallanti calls the 1991 L'Apparita his most Bordeaux-like wine.

About the producer

Castello di Ama - producer
Castello di Ama

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.

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Product details

Country / Region
Grape Blend

Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13.5%

Classification

Super Tuscan

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