2010 Vigna l'Apparita
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Tasting Notes
The 2010 was singing when we tasted it – a wine of surprising youth after more than a decade in bottle. The nose is expressive with sweet spice, sweet fruit and a creamy richness. There’s a crunch of tannin still on the palate, yet these are satisfyingly resolved, adding just enough bite to the wine. There’s a sweetness and floral scent to the finish, with the slightest hint of tealeaf.
This is a perfect example of power and elegance together. Fragrant aromatics, with smoke and burning embers lead to a rich, densely packed palate with very pure, well-defined, sweet, dark fruit. Dark and brooding, with a smoky, savoury finish, there’s a lot more to come here.
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Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Ama's 2010 L'Apparita is super-intriguing from the very first taste. With each passing vintage, it seems like Apparita becomes less about Merlot and more about Ama. Dark red cherries, rose petals, sage, rosemary, tobacco and licorice are some of the many notes that are alive in the glass. Wonderfully nuanced and expressive, the 2010 caresses every corner of the palate with breathtaking intensity and finesse. The 2010 isn't a huge Apparita, rather it is a cool vintage, savory Merlot built for the cellar.
The 2010 L’Apparita is a pure expression of Merlot with bold fruit nuances of cherry and black fruit at the core. This vintage is especially sophisticated and fine: Evidently those cooling diurnal shifts during the growing season have contributed to the overall elegance and prestige of this beautiful varietal wine. It promises a slow and steady evolution over the next ten years. Drink: 2015-2028. eRobertParker.com.October, 2014
About the producer
Castello di Ama is one of the pre-eminent estates in Chianti Classico. Situated in the southern-most district of the appellation, the estate has only been making wine since the late 1970s but has since built a reputation as one of the region’s best.