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Castello di Ama
Address - Fraz. Lecchi, Gaiole In Chianti, 53010
Telephone - +39 0577 746031
Fax - +39 0577 746117
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The average height of the vineyards ranges from 450 to 480 metres above sea level and the land is mainly chalk and clay, with a quite rich structure (alberese and galestro) and with an alkaline pH.
The first step to producing the highest quality wines was to understand the particular characteristics of each variety and of each single vineyard. Most of the vineyards were planted between 1964 and 1978. In 1984 another 7 hectares were planted. In 1997-2000 a further 15 hectares of new clones of Sangiovese were planted, bringing the total vineyards to 90 hectares.
Not all the Sangiovese planted in the '60s were positioned in the right areas and the re-grafting of these areas with more suitable varieties, as well as increased know-how in the cellar, contributed to a rapid improvement in the quality of all wines. With the identification of the best plots Castello di Ama created the concept of "Cru" in Chianti Classico, bound to these vineyards. Castello di Ama is not only a pioneer in Sangiovese research. Experiments, conducted between 1982-1984, with Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, opened new directions for varietals that yield excellent results in this ecosystem. The continual search for the best cultivars suited to each plot means that each wine is a faithful expression of the terroir of Ama.
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 Castello Di Ama
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Rosato
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Extra Virgin Oil
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Vigneto Bella Vista
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Il Cgiuso
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Vigneto La Casuccia
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L'apparita
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Vin Santo
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