2006 Chianti Classico, Castello di Ama, Tuscany

Drawing on another joyous vintage and a blend of 80% Sangiovese, 12% Canaiolo, 8% Malvasia Nera and Merlot, Marco Pallanti has served up a enticingly perfumed red and black cherry Chianti Classico that has been further refined in French oak.  This is and has never been your average Chianti; it's one of the very best.  The whole Castello di Ama range is underpinned by an exquisite terroir of limestone-rich scree and immaculate winemaking, giving wines of grace & longevity; not that you have wait a lifetime for this beauty - it's as good as ready to go, the silky mulberry/damson fruit & cherry stone minerality making it a perfect accompaniment to any meat & even fish dishes...perhaps when you fancy a change from Claret or Burgundy?
(David Berry Green -  BBR Italian Buyer)

A blend of 85% Sangiovese, with a bit of Canaiolo and some 'other varieties'. Lovely density and seamlessly integrated. Malt notes, on a bed of chocolate and prunes. Firm but limber tannins. A juicy tang adding brightness and lift.
(Tamlyn Currin - jancisrobinson.com - 25 Mar 2010)