2018 Castello Di Ama “Vigneto Bellavista” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Tuscany, ItalyCastello di Ama is an estate founded in the 1960s in the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany, particularly known for its range of single vineyard Gran Selezione red wines, and the spicy, floral, dark fruit laden IGT Toscana, l'Apparita, made from Merlot. It is one of the most highly regarded producers in the region, and has gained numerous awards the San Lorenzo Gran Selezione was rated in the top ten of the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines in 2010 and

the winery literally was a garage

The Vajra family has farmed Bricco delle Viole

Wines are typically matured in large neutral Slavonian casks

Nathalie Coquelle

depending on vintage

Pressed in a small basket press

Despite their lack of real profitability

This Ribolla is from 65 yr old vines from Goriska Brda

Each of the domaine’s wines speak to a sense of place

This 3 hectare estate is run by Giovanna Rizzolio and Italo Sobrino and their sons

Ian d'Agata

With the help of enologist Graziana Grassini