2016 Chianti Classico Bellavista Gran Selezione
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Tasting Notes
The Bellavista is a step up on the San Lorenzo with a broader depth on the palate and a heightened fruit flavour intensity – a distinct cherry stone flavour, a lovely combination of fruit and fresh earth, a dried wood smokiness, fresh tobacco and dried aromatic herbs. Layers and layers of fruit on the palate with a riper character of black plum and rich black cherry compote with lovely complimentary toffee and saline mineral tones, really complex and a long length. (A blend of 80% Sangiovese and 10% Malvasia Nera.)
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Ama's 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto Bellavista is a flat out stunner. Dark and brooding in its first impression, the 2016 races out of the glass with explosive vertical lift. This structured, potent Chianti Classico won't be ready to drink anytime soon, but it is immensely promising. Savory herbs, crushed rocks, chalk and dried flowers add myriad layers of dimension. The 2016 is complex, nuanced and built for cellaring.
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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.