Chianti Gran Selezione "VIGNETO LA CASUCCIA" 2018 DOCG in Box CASTELLO DI AMA
| Sommelier score | 94/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | CASTELLO DI AMA |
| Denomination | Chianti DOCG |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grapes | 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot |
| Alcohol content | 13,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | SI 7469 |
| Winery headquarter | CASTELLO DI AMA - Gaiole in Chianti (SI) - Località Ama in Chianti |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Pasta with meat sauce, Hard cheese, Sliced beef, wild game, Florentina Steak, Fillet with green pepper, Meat stewed |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Chianti |
This bottle is sold in silkscreen printed Box.
“Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto La Casuccia” is produced by Castello di Ama with selected grapes coming from the vineyards located in the district of Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany. This fantastic wine is a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, harvested manually between September and October. The fermentation, joined to 26 days maceration, is managed in steel containers at a controlled temperature of 30°C. After the malolactic fermentation, the wine ages for 9 months in new or used barriques made of Allier oak. This wine is composed by 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot.
Features of “Vigneto La Casuccia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG” produced by Castello di Ama
Intense ruby red colour. Its taste recalls wild cherry, liquorice, tobacco and mint. The taste is elegant and rich, characterized by a great balance and the presence of well-integrated tannins.
Recommended food pairings while tasting this red wine produced by Castello di AMA
Perfect with roasted or grilled red meats and aged cheese. It has to be served at 16-18°C
