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Castello di Ama Vigneto La Casuccia 2013

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Castello di Ama Vigneto La Casuccia 2013
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Castello di Ama Vigneto La Casuccia 2013
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Castello di Ama Vigneto La Casuccia 2013

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La Casuccia is one of Chianti Classico’s original single vineyard bottlings, planted in the 1970s and set at high altitude, helping redefine the region’s potential for serious, long lived wines.

Castello di Ama is a historic estate that reshaped Chianti Classico’s reputation, pairing centuries of heritage with innovation and establishing its crus among Italy’s most collected.

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Tasting Notes

Castello di Ama Vigneto La Casuccia 2013 is a distinguished representation of Chianti Classico’s excellence, originating from one of the region’s pioneering single vineyard selections. Planted in the 1970s and cultivated at a notable high altitude, La Casuccia’s unique terroir contributes to the creation of wines with remarkable structure, depth, and aging potential. This exceptional vintage reflects Castello di Ama’s visionary approach, melding historic tradition with precise modern winemaking techniques to produce a wine of extraordinary finesse and complexity.

Hailing from a premium private cellar, the 2013 La Casuccia captures the essence of an estate that has significantly elevated Chianti Classico’s international reputation. The high elevation vineyards slow grape maturation, preserving vibrant acidity and layering complex aromatic profiles. This wine reveals a captivating balance between polished tannins and lively fruit character, featuring vivid cherry and ripe berry notes complemented by subtle earthy undertones.

Known for its crisp structure and refined elegance, the 2013 vintage stands out for its ability to evolve gracefully over time, making it a highly sought-after selection for collectors and enthusiasts. Each sip exemplifies Castello di Ama’s dedication to terroir-driven winemaking, showcasing a wine that honors tradition while embracing innovation. The Vigneto La Casuccia bottling remains a benchmark in the Chianti Classico region, symbolizing both heritage and a forward-looking spirit.

This wine offers a layered, complex tasting journey with a rich bouquet that unfolds in the glass, promising continued development and rewarding maturation well beyond the present. As one of the original single vineyard expressions in Chianti Classico, La Casuccia illustrates the region’s capacity to produce serious, long-lived wines that rival Italy’s finest.

Critic Scores

Bright, intense ruby with a slight purple tinge. Very concentrated, compact nose, initially with capers and dark olive paste, then lots of plum and blackberry; profound. Shows very great interplay on the palate, clear and polished. Opens with lots of juicy fruit, then dense tannin with a gentle core. Very long finish; a great wine!

This vibrant stunning red is loaded with finesse. It opens with intense aromas of pipe tobacco, cassis, wild berry and a whiff of new leather while the focused palate delivers succulent red cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and exotic spice. It's still tight, with firm, polished tannins and bright acidity that give it impeccable balance as well as a seriously age-worthy structure. Drink 2023–2043. Kerin O’Keefe

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

Castello di Ama is a celebrated Chianti Classico producer with vineyard holdings that span distinct microclimatic zones within the region. La Casuccia is a single-vineyard selection, cultivated on hillside terrain with south-facing aspect and soils of schist, clay, and mineral-rich substrates typical of central Chianti Classico. The 2013 vintage saw uneven conditions: a cooler, wetter growing season with challenging spring weather and extended ripening. These conditions, which pressured many Tuscan producers, were moderated by La Casuccia's established vineyard and the team's careful management. The final fruit arrived with elegant structure, higher acidity, and more restrained concentration—characteristics that favour bottle ageing and food compatibility.

Vinification

Native yeast fermentation on skins in temperature-controlled conditions allowed complex flavour and tannin development. Post-fermentation skin contact extended the extraction phase, building structural tannins and aromatic complexity. The wine underwent élevage in a combination of French oak (likely a portion in smaller format to provide oak influence) and larger vessels, a balance that characterises premium Chianti Classico production. Malolactic fermentation in barrel softened acidity and added aromatic dimension. Extended ageing before bottling and further bottle maturation reflected the vintage's character and the house philosophy.

About this Wine

Tuscany

Tuscany is the oldest wine region in Italy, with a long history dating back over 2700 years. The region is on the Western coast of Italy, stretching from the coastline of the Tyrrhenian Sea all the way to the Apennine mountains, with the majority of the region being quite hilly.

Contributing to around 6% of Italy's total wine output, Tuscany is the third most planted region, but only the eight biggest producer. Much of this can be attributed to the hilly terroir and poor soils leading to lower yields, but generally higher quality wines. The region produces far more red than white wine, and is responsible for two of the most famous Italian red wines, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino.

Chianti was first classified in 1716, and the region of Tuscany now has 29 DOC and 7 DOCG classifications. In the 1970s 'Super Tuscan' wines emerged of supreme quality, commanding very high prices. Although they were initially produced outside the DOC or DOCG zones, most of the regions have since been classified, though some producers still opt to use the simpler and less restrictive IGT labelling.

The famous red wine Chianti is based on the the Sangiovese variety, though is most commonly blended with Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon. The blending of multiple grapes is common, even Bordeaux blends can be found. White wines produced include Vermentino, Vernaccia, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay.

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