Castello Di Ama, Vigneto La Casuccia, 2006 – Magnum

Lorenza and Marco Pallanti of Castello di Ama have been making wines in Tuscany since the 1970’s situated around the hamlet of Alma, which perches at 450-550 metres above sea level. Regarded for their elegance and freshness, allied to their natural intensity and depth, Castello di Alma has, as Galloni states, “crafted some of the most riveting wines in Tuscany… simply put, there are few estates in Italy at this level.”

Decades ahead of their time, they installed temperature-controlled vats, allowing for plot-by-plot vinification. If you want an idea of just how far ahead, most of the Bordelais have only just completed their own such renovations.

Vigneto la Casuccia is the culmination of decades of incredibly hard work, experimentation and an unwavering focus on quality. 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot, it is comprised of three individual plots singled out for their exceptional quality.