{"product_id":"castello-di-ama-haiku-toscana-igt","title":"Castello di Ama Haiku Toscana IGT 2021","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full md:w-1\/5 md:mr-4 space-y-1 lg:space-y-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"md:block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-sm\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 pts Vinous (Galloni)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrinking Window 2026 - 2041\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-review-paywall\"\u003eThe 2021 Haiku is another powerhouse wine in this range from Castello di Ama. Rich, sumptuous and layered, the 2021 is beautifully persistent. Dark red\/purplish fruit, pomegranate and rose petal open first, framed by clean mineral notes that lend palpable vibrancy. The long, sustained finish is a thing of beauty. Like all these wines, it needs considerable time. \u003cem\u003e- By Antonio Galloni on June 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese new releases from Castello di Ama are spectacular. I tasted the wines twice, once at the property and a second time a few weeks later in New York, where I was able to follow them over time. The 2021s here are truly special wines that will thrill those lucky enough to own them for many years to come.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ pts Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink Date: 2024 - 2038\u003c\/em\u003e A blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the Castello di Ama 2021 Haiku presents an immediate and vertical set of aromas that are delivered with the concentrated intensity you can expect of this classic vintage. There is an inky quality to this wine with black fruit and blackcurrant. Additionally, there is a sweet versus sour theme that imparts both savory spice and summer-ripened fruit. Earthy tones and rosemary essence appear on the medium-acidity close. Published: Jul 25, 2024\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAltitude: 1375 – 1640 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExposure: North-West\/South-East\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Clay and limestone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClonal selections: Cabernet Franc 214, Merlot 181 \u0026amp; 343\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFermented using only indigenous yeasts at in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks from 86–91ºF, each variety separately, m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanual pumpovers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation for 22 days using only indigenous yeasts for Sangiovese, 26 days for Merlot, 23 for Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWines racked, back to stainless tanks for malolactic fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine blended and aged 12 months in 24% new, fine grained barriques, the balance in 2 year old barriques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDuring the planting of the second section of Montebuoni vineyard, completed in 2001, we decided to experiment with the renowned international variety, Cabernet Franc, which has never been used in Ama before. We carried out a careful analysis of the soil and the climate and realized that Cabernet Franc really would give good results. In 2001 we planted on two small plots, identified by the estate’s land register numbers 84 and 85, respectively of 1,47 ha and 0,47 ha, for a total surface of 2 hectares with the clone 214, – a popular variety in Bordeaux for its production of cellar able wines (“vins-de-garde”) grafted onto rootstock 110R.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41448173764742,"sku":"ADV-ama-HAIKU","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/CastellodiAmaHaiku.png?v=1763888606","url":"https:\/\/www.winesolutions.com\/products\/castello-di-ama-haiku-toscana-igt","provider":"Wine Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}