Castello di Ama CASTELLO DI AMA HAIKU 2022

Description

Some wines are born of intuition, others of long reflection. Haiku is born of both. It is the fruit of Castello di Ama’s vision—a vision that has successfully blended Tuscan elegance with an international spirit, and experimentation with deep-rooted tradition. The name evokes Japanese poetry: brief, essential, and defined by delicate balance. Such is this wine.

We are in Gaiole in Chianti, in the highest, most rugged part of the appellation, where the Ama vineyards drink in the light and wind at an altitude of over 500 meters. The soils are loose and calcareous, threaded with stones and ancient roots. In this unique setting, Sangiovese finds its vertical tension, while Cabernet Franc and Merlot—in equal parts—add structure, breath, and depth.

We are in Gaiole in Chianti, in the highest, most rugged part of the appellation, where the Ama vineyards drink in the light and wind at an altitude of over 500 meters. The soils are loose and calcareous, threaded with stones and ancient roots. In this unique setting, Sangiovese finds its vertical tension, while Cabernet Franc and Merlot—in equal parts—add structure, breath, and depth.

In the glass, Haiku reveals itself with understated grace: aromas of dark cherry, forest floor, graphite, and fresh spices. On the palate, it is vibrant and sleek, featuring dense yet gentle tannins and an elegant finish—assertive in character, yet quiet and refined. A wine that, like a true haiku, conveys so much with so little.