Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016 75cL Red WineBy Winebuyers

Castello di Ama, Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, 2016 is a 75cl red wine from Winebuyers. The producer, Castello di Ama, is one of Chianti and Tuscany's top estates, founded in 1976 and run by Lorenza Sebasti, who took over the management in 1993. The estate's vineyards are spread around the village of Ama, in Gaiole-in-Chianti, at elevations of between 420-527m above sea level, ensuring excellent freshness in all the wines. Marco Palanti, winemaker and technical director since 1982, is recognised for adopting the idea of single vineyard wines in Chianti. Castello di Ama's Vigneto Bellavista is a blend of 80% Sangiovese with Malvasia Nera, while Vigneto La Casuccia is 85% Sangiovese with Merlot – both wines are aged in 50% new French oak – and are amongst the finest in Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. Vigneto Bellavista derives from the 22.82-hectare eponymous vineyard, planted with vines between 1974 and 2007. This wine is suitable for both men and women.