Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 2006 Nerello Mascalese melon rind

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The Château Simone Rosé is a wine that belies the notion that rosés are simple wines to be drunk up young

a tenacious but ultimately elegant wine

broad-scaled Pinot has a lot to offer

The palate is richly textured and firmly structured

Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 2006 Nerello Mascalese melon rindChianti Classico Riserva 2006 A beautifully mature Tuscan classic from Castello di Ama, showing layers of dried cherry, leather, tobacco, and earthy spice. Silky tannins and bright acidity keep it lifted and fresh, while the long, savory finish highlights its age and pedigree. Fully evolved but far from fadingthis is traditional Chianti at its most elegant and compelling.