Castello di Ama - Toscana Vigna l'Apparita 2020 (750ml)
Price: $305.00
| Producer | Castello di Ama |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 9590 |
| Size | 750ml |
Vinous: 99 Points
The 2020 L'Apparita will soon take its place among the great Apparitas. Unctuous and layered in the glass the 2020 possesses exceptional balance and tons of character right out of the gate. Exotic scents of blackberry jam chocolate new leather licorice and smoke are so alluring. Imposing tannins need time to soften but once that happens readers will be treated to a spectacular Apparita that captures all the best the vintage had to offer. Marco Pallanti waited until mid-September (late for the year) to bring in this fruit. That decision paid off handsomely. - By Antonio Galloni on June 2023
James Suckling: 97 Points
Beautiful focus with sage and rosemary to the plum and chocolate character. Some green olives too. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins that caress the palate. Just hints of vanilla and dried flowers to the fruit. Pretty texture and length to the wine at the end. Drinkable but better in 2027.
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
The 2020 L'Apparita opens to a midnight black color and an impenetrable appearance. This Merlot set the benchmark for the grape in Tuscany and continues to do so today despite the various challenges to an early-ripening variety facing climate change. The 2020 vintage remains rich and opulent even heavy on the mid-palate with lots of thick fruit layering and soft tannins. It ends with sweet fruit and barbecue spice. Published: May 31 2023
Wine Spectator: 95 Points
A viscous salted licorice?tinged red with plum earth and spice flavors. Reveals a solid grip of tannins lining the finish leaving a compact feeling today. Concentrated powerful and complex just needs time to come together. Merlot. Best from 2026 through 2042. 50 cases imported.
