{"product_id":"castello-di-ama-purple-rose-2024","title":"Castello di Ama Purple Rose 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurple Rose is a still rosé wine crafted by Castello di Ama, an authentic expression of Sangiovese. In the glass, it stands out for its vibrant purple hue and primary aromas of cherry and ripe strawberry, enriched by delicate floral nuances. On the palate, it reveals an \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e and a pronounced mineral texture, finishing with a persistent savoury aftertaste. Thanks to its elegant profile, this wine pairs beautifully with \u003cstrong\u003eseafood-based first courses\u003c\/strong\u003e with tomato and enhances vegetarian dishes such as the classic \u003cstrong\u003eaubergine parmigiana\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Tuscan label originates in the heart of the province of Siena, from \u003cstrong\u003ehillside vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e situated between 460 and 525 metres above sea level. The vines are trained on trellises with Guyot pruning, enjoying optimal exposures facing North-East and South-West. The wine's identity is further defined by the \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in stones. This geological composition imparts a taut flavour profile to the sip, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003elively savouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e that is immediately perceptible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process involves a brief maceration on the skins for about twelve hours, followed by the extraction of the must using the \u003cstrong\u003esaignée technique\u003c\/strong\u003e. Part of the batch then ferments in \u003cstrong\u003esecond-use barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a key choice to impart aromatic complexity and deeper fruity notes. This targeted approach to ageing ensures the wine has \u003cstrong\u003egreater longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e and excellent stability of its brilliant colour component over time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastello di Ama has been producing rosé wines since 1982, but it was in 2017 that \u003cstrong\u003ePurple Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e was created, a label designed to highlight the uniqueness of the Tuscan region. The wine is made from the finest selections of \u003cstrong\u003epure Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the must extracted by bleeding after about 12 hours of skin maceration. Fermentation of 30% of the wine in \u003cstrong\u003esecond-use oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures exceptional longevity and colour stability. A refined elegance that, with the 2024 vintage, has already won prestigious scores from Vinous and Wine Spectator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Castello di Ama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44954862223531,"sku":"55805","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/castello-di-ama-purple-rose-2024_55805_1_3a4b483d-2b11-4c28-a631-7d9542d043fe.webp?v=1773761216","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/castello-di-ama-purple-rose-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}