Tasting Notes
The Chianti Classico "San Lorenzo" is the Gran Selezione of Castello di Ama come to life from the beautiful valley overlooked by the eighteenth century villas accompanied by vineyards exciting; the "San Lorenzo" is one of the leading products of the recent designation Chianti Classico Great Selection, a real top quality in the Tuscan wine scene. The "San Lorenzo" comes from Sangiovese, Merlot and Malvasia Nera, manually harvested between late September and early October from old vines that give a fully mature grape polyphenols. Castello di Ama follows the tradition; the "San Lorenzo" is fermented in stainless steel tanks for 21-23 days with frequent pumping and always plays here malolactic fermentation to increase its softness and its voluptuousness. The aging continues for 12 months in barrique in part of the first passage and in part and used for further 24 months in bottle. - Winery Note
About 75 hectares under vine, around the village of Ama. The vineyards lie between 420 and 527 metres above sea level and extend across four valleys referred to by their traditional names of Bellavista, San Lorenzo, La Casuccia and Montebuoni. 320,000 bottles are produced on average every year by Castello di Ama, divided between Chianti Classico and IGT labels. - Winery Note
| Product Type | Wine Red Sangiovese |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Sub Region | Chianti |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |