2004 Vigna l'Apparita
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Tasting notes
One of the greatest wines of our vertical for sure, the 2004 has an absolutely magnificent nose of dark damson and rich plum. Smokey and earthy, it has a chewy mouthfeel, dense and rich, with a tightly packed structure that starts to release more and more with air. The texture is satin-like, rich and voluptuous, but with charm and elegance. Smokey minerality is just emerging; the wine still shaking off the signs of youth at 18 years old. An outstanding bottle of one of the great vintages.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2004 L’Apparita is a decidedly more structured, mineral-driven expression of Merlot. This superb wine is packed with the essence of blackberry liqueur, chocolate, minerals and sweet toasted oak. Made in a super-ripe style it nevertheless possesses much vibrancy as well as balance. Anticipated maturity: 2010- 2020. Jun 2007, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
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.