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Castello di Ama San Lorenzo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2022

Castello di Ama San Lorenzo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2022

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James Suckling #14 Wine of the Year (2026)

98 Points, James Suckling – 95 Points, Parker’s Wine Advocate – 95 Points, Vinous

This is an absolutely sensational Sangiovese expression that fully captures a refined and structured style. This beauty has it all – depth, elegance, power, complexity with incredible balance (even in its youth), but with the kind of bones and structure to also age for decades. Vinous called it “quite imposing in the early going.” That’s true- but you can also tell it has the makings of an all-timer. I’m not surprised that it comes with huge scores, and at 98 points from James Suckling it’s his #1 rated CC bottling of the vintage. He wasn’t alone in his love for the wine either, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, and Vinous both came in highly for this gem, but none higher than Suckling who gave this baby his #14 spot on his 2026 Top 100 Wines of the Year list.

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98 Points, James Suckling
Aromas of al dente fruit, sandalwood, violets and roses follow through to a precise palate of dark cherries. Medium-bodied and subtle, with very fine tannins that are elegant and vivid. Like grand cru Burgundy, in essence.

95 Points, Parker’s Wine Advocate
One of three top-shelf expressions from Castello di Ama, the 2022 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Lorenzo is mostly Sangiovese (up to 80%, with smaller parts Merlot and Malvasia Nera). It represents a selection of the best fruit sourced from across various plots. What stands out here is the excellent ripeness of the fruit, with blackcurrant and cherry. The wine reveals just a hint of cinnamon or nutmeg from the grape skins. It is balanced and level, tucked in at the right places and exuberant in others. You get good freshness and lasting elegance. This is a memorable vintage of San Lorenzo.

95 Points, Vinous
The 2022 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello di Ama San Lorenzo is redolent of black cherry, plum, graphite, leather, incense, licorice and dried flowers. Ample and dense, the 2022 stains the palate with waves of dark fruit intermingled with salivating acids and beams of tannin. This full-bodied Gran Selezione has a ton to offer. I would give it a few years to settle, as it is quite imposing in the early going.

Castello di Ama stands as a beacon of excellence in Chianti Classico, a winery that has meticulously cultivated an incredible reputation since its founding in 1972 by a visionary group of four families. Nestled in a picturesque medieval hamlet in Gaiole in Chianti, the estate is revered not just for its stunning wines but also for its seamless integration of contemporary art within its historic landscape – a unique testament to the founders’ passion.

Their dedication to quality is evident in every bottle, from their esteemed Chianti Classico Gran Selezione wines like San Lorenzo, Bellavista, and La Casuccia, to their groundbreaking L’Apparita, Tuscany’s first pure Merlot, which has achieved legendary status and even a perfect 100-point score for its 2016 vintage.

Castello di Ama meticulously farms its high-altitude vineyards, characterized by classic galestro and alberese soils, emphasizing low yields and sustainable practices to ensure an authentic and intense expression of Sangiovese and other varieties. Their wines are consistently praised by critics for their elegance, complexity, and remarkable aging potential, solidifying Castello di Ama’s place not just as a leader in Chianti Classico, but among the finest wineries in the world.

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