Ratings WA: 97 Rating 97  Drink Date 2019 - 2040 Reviewed by Monica Larner Issue Date 31st Oct 2018 Source 239, The Wine Advocate This wine is one of the true protagonists of the 2015 vintage. The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto Bellavista offers an unreal level of intensity and depth with profound darkness and perfectly integrated tannins versus acidity. This wine was not produced in 2014. This vintage only saw 4,200 bottles made. The wine pours forth with rich fruit that is tightly woven within the wines generous texture. Spice, smoke and tobacco appear as brief afterthoughts. Despite the beauty of the bouquet, this wine is ultimately all about the finesse and the elegance of its mouthfeel and that subtle game it plays alternating between brawn and grace. Vigneto Bellavista is bellissimo. Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites Alcoholic content: 10.00 % yr. 2001 Doctorwine:95 of 100 Points."Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.1970 with 95 of 100 points."Made from 90% sangiovese and 10% malvasia nera. I wrote about this wine when its first vintage, the 1978, came out, and since then I have followed the coherent progression of its vintages. It comes from the higher part of Gaiole in Chianti, from a vineyard lying approximately 450 metres above sea level. It has a very bright and intense ruby colour and a complex, variegated bouquet, with notes of sour cherries but also balsamic and faintly smoky hints, against a background of tobacco and freshly-mown hay. The flavour is frank and just a little edgy, thanks to acidity that initially makes it a bit intractable, but then allows it to age very well indeed. Its tannins are evident without being aggressive, and the finish is subtle and extremely long, without any hint of bitterness. Serve it at 20°C, matching it preferably with a grilled Chianina beef steak, but also with roast chicken and potatoes or roast leg of lamb." yr. 2011 Wine Spectator:94 of 100 Points."Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.1970 with 94 of 100 points. yr. 2013 Falstaff Magazin:92 of 100 Points."Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.1970 with 92 of 100 points. yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:90 of 100 Points."Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.1970 with 90 of 100 points. yr. 2011 Falstaff Magazin:93 of 100 Points."Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.1970 with 93 of 100 points. yr. 2007 Huon Hooke:96 of 100 Points."Huon Hooke" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.1970 with 96 of 100 points. yr. 2007 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:97 of 100 Points."Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.1970 with 97 of 100 points. yr. 1988 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:97 of 100 Points."Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 1988 on 01.01.1970 with 97 of 100 points. yr. 2004 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:96 of 100 Points."Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.1970 with 96 of 100 points. yr. 1995 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:96 of 100 Points."Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 1995 on 01.01.1970 with 96 of 100 points. yr. 1999 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:96 of 100 Points."Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 1999 on 01.01.1970 with 96 of 100 points. yr. 2006 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:95 of 100 Points."Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.1970 with 95 of 100 points. yr. 2001 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:95 of 100 Points."Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.1970 with 95 of 100 points. yr. 1990 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:98 of 100 Points."Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 1990 on 01.01.1970 with 98 of 100 points. yr. 1982 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:96 of 100 Points."Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 1982 on 01.01.1970 with 96 of 100 points. yr. 2004 Vinous Antonio Galloni:96 of 100 Points."Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.1970 with 96 of 100 points. yr. 2007 Wine Spectator:93 of 100 Points."Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.1970 with 93 of 100 points. yr. 2007 Falstaff Magazin:92 of 100 Points."Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.1970 with 92 of 100 points. yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:90 of 100 Points."Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.1970 with 90 of 100 points. yr. 2007 Vinous Antonio Galloni:96 of 100 Points."Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.1970 with 96 of 100 points. yr. 2006 Vinous Antonio Galloni:94 of 100 Points."Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.1970 with 94 of 100 points. yr. 2006 Falstaff Magazin:91 of 100 Points."Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.1970 with 91 of 100 points. yr. 2006 Wine Spectator:95 of 100 Points."Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.1970 with 95 of 100 points. yr. 2016 Falstaff:96 of 100 Points."Falstaff" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista" from the vintage 2016 on 01.02.2020 with 96 of 100 points."Sattes, dunkles Rubin mit Violettschimmer. Beeindruckende, vielschichtige Nase, nach Roter Bete, Safran, Holunderbeeren und Brombeeren. Geschliffen und klar in Ansatz und Verlauf, viel stoffiges, dichtes Tannin, salzig, saftige Frucht, im Finale tiefgründig." yr. 2013 Falstaff:92 of 100 Points."Falstaff" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista" from the vintage 2013 on 01.02.2017 with 92 of 100 points."Döllerer, Golling, Wein & Co., Wien, Superiore, Dresden, Vinum, München, Martel, St. Gallen, " yr. 2011 Falstaff:93 of 100 Points."Falstaff" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista" from the vintage 2011 on 01.02.2015 with 93 of 100 points."Sattes, dunkles Rubin, leichter Violettschimmer. Eröffnet in der Nase mit feinen würzigen Noten, nach Sandelholz, etwas Vanille, dann satt nach Zwetschgen. Im Ansatz viel präsente Frucht, öffnet sich mit dichtmaschigem, kernigem Tannin, dezent erdige Noten, im Finale langer Nachhall, fein und elegant." yr. 2007 Falstaff:92 of 100 Points."Falstaff" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista" from the vintage 2007 on 01.02.2011 with 92 of 100 points."Funkelndes, intensives Rubin mit Violett. Zeigt in der Nase betont reife Noten, leicht malzig, etwas Kirschenkonfitüre, viel Zwetschge. Saftig, kerniges, zupackendes Tannin, baut sich schön auf, klar und geradlinig, zeigt sich im Finale mit sehr guter Länge, saftig und präzise." yr. 2006 Falstaff:91 of 100 Points."Falstaff" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2010 with 91 of 100 points."Leuchtendes Rubin mit Violett. Sehr klare, vielschichtige Nase, zeigt satte Noten nach reifen, dunklen Kirschen, Himbeere, dahinter etwas Lorbeerblatt. Geschmeidig und saftig, zeigt viel feinkörniges Tannin, entfaltet sich mit viel Eleganz, geschliffen, im Finale feine Kirschnote. Bezug: Vergeiner, Lienz, " yr. 2001 Falstaff:96 of 100 Points."Falstaff" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista" from the vintage 2001 on 01.12.2005 with 96 of 100 points."Sattes, funkelndes Rubin, zeigt zunächst in der Nase feine Fliedernoten, dann Tabak, etwas Leder, Brombeeren, beeindruckt am Gaumen nachhaltig durch tolle, feste Tanninstruktur, fest und dicht, voll bepackt mit feinem Tannin, sehr lang und komplex, scheint überhaupt nicht mehr aufzuhören." yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:96 of 100 Points."Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista" from the vintage 2016 on 01.09.2020 with 96 of 100 points. yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:96 of 100 Points."Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista" from the vintage 2016 on 01.04.2020 with 96 of 100 points. yr. 2016 Vinum Wine Magazine:18 of 20 Points."Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista" from the vintage 2016 on 01.11.2019 with 18 of 20 points. yr. 2016 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:98 of 100 Points."Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista" from the vintage 2016 on 01.09.2019 with 98 of 100 points. yr. 2015 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:97 of 100 Points."Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista" from the vintage 2015 on 01.11.2018 with 97 of 100 points. yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:92 of 100 Points."Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista" from the vintage 2015 on 01.10.2018 with 92 of 100 points. yr. 2011 Vinum Wine Magazine:18 of 20 Points."Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista" from the vintage 2011 on 01.08.2018 with 18 of 20 points. yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:92 of 100 Points."Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista" from the vintage 2013 on 01.06.2018 with 92 of 100 points. yr. 2013 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:95 of 100 Points."Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista" from the vintage 2013 on 01.12.2016 with 95 of 100 points.

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