Castello di Ama Wine Estate: Terroir D'Arte

Castillo di Ama Wine Estate has a beautiful setting, but that is not all.  No, it is not just the wine or terroir that will capture your attention. It is also the art.  While Castello di Ama Wine Estate is know for its wine it also has excellent artistic taste. During our October visit we toured this stunning property, did a wine tasting; we got to view Castello di Ama's art installations.

View of the landscape at Castello di Ama Wine Estate  © Spaswinefood

Wine Bloggers reflections on the art installation by Daniel Buren © Spaswinefood

The Art

The art installations at Castello di Ama are very unique. The uniqueness from my perspective comes from the art being grounded in the space it occupies. Not only did the winery chose artists with great imaginations but, Castello di Ama chose artists who connected with the winery's unique physical environment.  These installations now compliment and enhance a visit to Castello di Ama. Just as a good wine maker works with the terroir, a good artist can also capture the essence of a special space, a terroir d'arte.

One of the installations that got my attention was a work by Daniel Burren. What is fascinating about Daniel Buren's work is that it allowed me to (1) capture reflections on the wall and (2) windows into the Castello di Ama landscape.

Castello di Ama through the window © Spaswinefood

Castello di Ama through the window © Spaswinefood

Another Castello di Ama installation that works with inner space was Chen Zhen's La Lumiere intérior de corps humain. The story behind this art installation will continue to make me think.

Chen Zhen's glass installation © Spaswinefood

The water fountain installation created by Christina Iglesias brought me back to my geological roots. It got me thinking about water and its connection with soils and bedrock, the geomorphology of Castello di Ama. 

Christina Iglesias's installation Towards the Ground © Spaswinefood

Then there was the installation of walls by Cuban artist, Carlos Garaicoa. 

Carlos Garaicoa's installation Yo no quiero ver más a mis vecinos © Spaswinefood

Garaico's installation challenges our concept of boundaries, both physical and sociological constructions. This is a construct I take with in my travels where walls, both physically and literally are still a part of our global world. Do we really not want to see more of our neighbors?

Who knows better than Rex, the black dog the beauty of this special place?

One dog's view onto the world © Spaswinefood

Castello di Ama Wines

Castello di Ama produces a variety of wines. During our winery visit we tasted only two wines. The wines tasted were Castello di Ama Chianti Classico 2006 and Castello di Ama Chianti Classico 2007. John Galea, Canadian Wine Guy describes Castello di Ama Chianti Classico 2006, as did Monopole Wine. Tuta's wine describes Castello di Ama Chianti Classico 2007. I liked the wines complexity but I would like to retaste these wines after some aging. I also would like to taste other Castello di Ama wines.

Castello di Ama Chianti Classico 2006

Other reports on Castello di Ama's wines include Winefriend descriptions.  Ian D'Agata, Stephen Tanzer's International Cellar reported on selected 2001-2004 Castello di Ama wines,  Other posts on Castello di Ama Wine Estate include Michele Shah in Wine Travel Guide, David Berry Green's article Berry's Wine Blog,  Richard Jennings  rjonwine post and  Schiller-Wine. Clearly, these reports suggest that Castello di Ama produces some excellent wines.

I  invite you to join me in my travels in search of the best in Spaswinefood. 

Sharon

January 2012

Chianti Classico, Tuscany

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Other Spaswinefood Chianti Classico posts include:

1. Paolo Cianferoni's Caparsa Wine Estate, Radda

2. Badia a Coltibuono Wine Estate
3. Castello di Barilo Wine Estate
4. Vignamaggio Wine Estate: Mona Lisa and Wine