Castello di Ama

Vigna l'Apparita Toscana IGT Merlot

9.223 ratings
9.42 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Bruce Leboff

Wow. Amazing gusto from a Merlot. Frank over two days. Tons of tannin and structure- next one will be opened in 5 years. Lovely notes of dark fruit and a hint of toasted tobacco A touch dry on the palate - but really enjoyable.

Wow. Amazing gusto from a Merlot. Frank over two days. Tons of tannin and structure- next one will be opened in 5 years. Lovely notes of dark fruit and a hint of toasted tobacco A touch dry on the palate - but really enjoyable.

Aug 29th, 2024
Bruce Leboff

A good week for merlot - right bank last night. Completely different tonight. A hint of oak, chocolate and blackberries on the nose. Well integrated tannins lots of time left but drinking well a gentle but very long finish.

A good week for merlot - right bank last night. Completely different tonight. A hint of oak, chocolate and blackberries on the nose. Well integrated tannins lots of time left but drinking well a gentle but very long finish.

Dec 29th, 2021
Bruce Leboff

Nice comparator to the Ch. Figeac - terroir matters. Love this. Tradition be damned. Nose o f forest floor, and toasted mushroom. Juicy and long finish. Lovely wine

Nice comparator to the Ch. Figeac - terroir matters. Love this. Tradition be damned. Nose o f forest floor, and toasted mushroom. Juicy and long finish. Lovely wine

Jul 1st, 2021
Victor Chang

Floral notes, medium bodied, more red fruits with great elegance and freshness

Floral notes, medium bodied, more red fruits with great elegance and freshness

Jun 24th, 2018
Evelyn Marin

Known for their Chianti, this Castello di Ama Merlot was super elegant, balanced, and incredibly food-friendly with only 13.5% ABV. What California Merlot should aspire to be and actually would give a run for the money to Masseto, at about 1/4 the price.

Known for their Chianti, this Castello di Ama Merlot was super elegant, balanced, and incredibly food-friendly with only 13.5% ABV. What California Merlot should aspire to be and actually would give a run for the money to Masseto, at about 1/4 the price.

May 1st, 2016
Erik Lammerding

Tool awhile to open up (decanted) pretty tart on the attack. Some tannins - 1/2 hour in - opened up beautifully.

Tool awhile to open up (decanted) pretty tart on the attack. Some tannins - 1/2 hour in - opened up beautifully.

Oct 30th, 2015
Christian Termini

Classe, stile ed eleganza, giovane ma è già un grande vino!

Classe, stile ed eleganza, giovane ma è già un grande vino!

Nov 8th, 2013
Nick Apone

Nick had this 7 years ago

Nick had this 7 years ago

Aug 25th, 2017
John Berghoff

John had this 8 years ago

John had this 8 years ago

Sep 29th, 2016
Etienne Francois

Etienne had this 9 months ago

Etienne had this 9 months ago

Feb 20th, 2024