93-Points by James Suckling.
Crafted with young-vine Sangiovese between 10 and 12 years old, it is padded out with a dash of Merlot which lends a touch of plushness to the streamlined, sleek red cherry fruit. Dark fruit, leather, spice, tobacco and menthol build in a sumptuous layered Chianti Classico that hits all the right notes. Bright acids and vibrant floral accents round out the finish. Superb.
Blend: 96% Sangiovese, 4% Merlot
 
Ama is an old, fortified village situated near Radda and Gaiole in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. The Castello or Castle of Ama is surrounded by the beautiful Tuscan countryside and is near some of the original, noble families of the Chianti region. The meticulously cultivated vineyards are privy to optimal exposures and consist of fertile soils. Ama is a modern estate comprising 500 acres of land, 200 of which are vineyards. These vineyards are divided into five important parcels; San Lorenzo, Bellavista, La Casuccia, Bertinga and Montebuoni. In the 1970s, four families formed a partnership and purchased the property with the goal of producing world-class wines. Castello Di Ama is unique, employing its best Sangiovese to produce Chianti Classico, unlike many Tuscan producers who have chosen to blend their best Sangiovese into Vini da Tavola or Super Tuscans. In addition to the acclaimed Chianti Classico produced in each vintage, the crus of Bellavista and La Casuccia are produced only in outstanding vintages and in extremely limited quantity. 
 
The very first classico area here was marked out in 1716 by Grand Duke Cosimo III de Medici. This was enlarged significantly in 1932, a change criticized as being over-generous and potentially damaging to the Chianti Classico name, and certainly varied in terms of terroir.
Nevertheless, this larger area became legally recognized in 1966 when Italy began formalizing its wine laws and DOC system. In 1984, Chianti Classico was promoted from DOC to DOCG status.
Chianti Classico DOCG is the heartland of the Chianti wine region – its traditional and longest-established viticultural area.
Soil: clay & calcareus.
Chianti Classico grape varieties
Chianti Classico wines must contain a minimum of 80 percent of the Sangiovese variety. The remainder can be made from native grapes such as Canaiolo or Colorino, plus international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Chianti Classico quality levels
The Chianti Classico hierarchy has three tiers:
Annata: the "standard" wines - the term is rarely used on labels
Riserva: must be aged for 24 months before commercial release
Gran Selezione: must be made from a single estate and have been aged for a full 30 months.
Marked by refreshing acidity, Chianti Classico DOCG grapes come typically from vineyards planted at higher elevations than Chianti DOCG. Flavors include violet and spice layered atop juicy cherry. Tannins and structure increase with quality, but reflect fruit and terroir rather than oak. New oak, which can slather wine in baking spice and vanilla, has mostly been abandoned. Traditional large oak casks are now preferred, which lend greater transparency to wines.