Castello di Ama Purple Rose 2024

Castello di Ama Purple Rose 2024 is a refined Tuscan rosé that brings Sangiovese’s elegance into a vibrant, modern expression. Crafted from the estate’s best Sangiovese tanks and made using the traditional saignée method, it offers depth, character and freshness in equal measure. Castello di Ama has been producing rosé since 1982, and Purple Rose—first introduced in 2017 with partial barrique fermentation—represents the culmination of decades of experimentation and know‑how.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Purple Rose 2024 shows a luminous, pale cherry-pink hue with delicate copper highlights—bright and inviting. The nose is expressive and precise, with aromas of wild strawberries, pomegranate, blood orange zest and fresh red cherries, layered with hints of rose petals, Mediterranean herbs and a subtle creamy, spicy note from the barrique-fermented portion. On the palate, the wine is dry, focused and energetic, with a fine, mouthwatering acidity that carries juicy red berry and citrus flavours through a long, mineral-driven finish. The Sangiovese backbone brings a gentle tannic grip, giving the wine structure and food-friendliness without sacrificing finesse. Expect notes of raspberry, sour cherry, grapefruit and a touch of savoury spice and saline minerality. Enjoy it at its most vibrant in the first 2–3 years, though its structure and partial barrel influence can allow it to develop a bit more complexity over the short term.

Production
Purple Rose is a pure Sangiovese rosé born from Castello di Ama’s high-altitude vineyards in the heart of Chianti Classico, where rocky galestro and limestone-rich soils, combined with significant day–night temperature swings, give naturally intense yet finely etched fruit. The wine is produced using the saignée method: after around 12 hours of skin contact, a portion of the juice is drawn off from the best Sangiovese tanks, concentrating both the rosé and the red wines. A part of this must is then fermented in barriques, adding texture, complexity and subtle spice, while the rest is vinified in stainless steel to preserve purity of fruit and freshness. Careful temperature control and meticulous handling throughout fermentation and maturation ensure a precise, polished style that is distinctly Castello di Ama.

Food & Serving
This is a gastronomic rosé that pairs beautifully with a wide range of dishes: think charcuterie, bruschetta with ripe tomatoes, grilled vegetables, seafood pasta, tuna tartare, caprese salad or lightly spiced poultry and pork. It also works wonderfully with Tuscan classics such as panzanella, crostini and grilled sausages, as well as Asian-inspired dishes with ginger and citrus. Serve well-chilled but not ice cold, ideally around 10–12°C (50–54°F), to let the aromas fully open. A quick 10–15 minutes in the glass is all it needs; decanting is generally unnecessary, though pouring into a larger-bowled glass will reward you with extra nuance.

Producer
Castello di Ama is one of the benchmark estates of Chianti Classico, located in the village of Ama in Gaiole in Chianti, at some of the appellation’s highest and most prized altitudes. Founded and revitalised in the late 20th century by a group of passionate families, the estate quickly gained a reputation for precision viticulture, terroir-driven wines and a forward-looking yet deeply rooted approach to Sangiovese. Over the decades, Castello di Ama has become a reference point in Tuscany, earning international acclaim for its single-vineyard Chianti Classico and Super Tuscan wines, while its rosé production—dating back to 1982—showcases the estate’s creativity and commitment to quality across the entire range. Purple Rose is their modern rosé icon, a tribute to the uniqueness of the Castello di Ama vineyards and their continual quest for refinement.

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