2018 Castello di Ama "San Lorenzo" Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Tuscany, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE Castello di Ama San Lorenzo is named after the picturesque San Lorenzo valley viewed from the estates eighteenth century Villa Pianigiani and Villa Ricucci. This wine is produced from the finest grapes grown in the historic vineyards Bellavista, Casuccia, San Lorenzo and Montebuoni. 80% Sangiovese, 13% Merlot, 7% Malvasia Nera; Alcohol: 13. 5%; Vines planted in 1974, 1978, 1996; hand harvested from 8 29 10 15 2018; lots vinified

from the “young” vines (35 years old)

four pump-overs per day

iron-rich granite

Lourens van der Westhuizen enrolled at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology to study agriculture

however this is still an early date for what is usual in Haro

each plot has a name that gives it a unique identity and guarantees it special attention and personalized care

grilled trout

The MCC was then bottle matured and left on the lees for 12 months before disgorgement

A touch lighter than the rest of the Skipstone wines

allowing for gentle integration of tannin and nuance

We use a high proportion of Perpetual Reserve which was started in 1998

and what interests him is handling the challenging years when the vineyard work