Castello di Ama on “40 Legendary Wine Châteaux of Europe & Asia”, a list by TheLysts Platform on TheLysts.

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The only estate where a Kapoor and a Grand Cru Chianti share the same courtyard. Ama is where collectors who also buy art tend to lose an entire afternoon — and the villa suites make it easy to stay the night.
Address
Località Ama in Chianti, 53013 Gaiole in Chianti SI, Italy
Region
Chianti Classico, Tuscany
Country
Italy
Signature Wine
Vigneto Bellavista · L'Apparita (Merlot)
Founded
Hamlet 12th century; modern era 1970s
Visit Experience
A 12th-century hamlet doubling as a contemporary art park — site-specific works by Kapoor, Kentridge, Boetti and Cattelan among the cellars
Access
Open Mon–Sat, closed Sunday; tastings are premium-priced
Best Season
May–October
Phone
+39 0577 746069