2006 Vigneto La Casuccia Chianti Classico, Castello di Ama, Tuscany

Compared to the feminine Bellavista, all diamonds and pearls, La Casuccia is altogether more manly, broad shouldered, brawny even, thanks to the significant slug of Merlot. There's a sense of earthiness to compliment its undoubted sleekness; a wine that would benefit from another decade in bottle, for sure, if you can wait; the problem with 2006 is that it tastes too darn good. Pair with a shoulder of lamb.
(David Berry Green, BBR Buyer)

Sangiovese with 20% Merlot (planted in 1983). Rich, plummy and smelling evocatively of Christmas pud. Soaring, elegant palate. Figs, raisins and plums with a dab of fennel and aniseed, and then effortlessly long.
(Tamlyn Currin - jancisrobinson.com - 25 Mar 2010)

The 2006 Chianti Classico Vigneto La Casuccia (Sangiovese, Merlot) reveals stunning clarity and freshness in its black cherries, violets, minerals and sweet spices. This dense, richly-textured wine possesses staggering richness and elegance along with breathtaking clarity and precision. Notes of leather, smoke, tar and licorice linger on the long, intense finish...
I am not sure I possess the vocabulary to do these majestic wines – the reds in particular – justice. Simply put, Castello di Ama’s 2006s are spectacular and every bit as magnificent as they were when I tasted them late that year. Simply put, this is a profound set of new releases from Marco and Lorenza Pallanti.
(Antonio Galloni - Wine Advocate - Aug 2009)