i’ve only had the Montebuoni once but it was really nice – more structured and had this earthy thing going on that worked well with dinner. The 2020 was a decent vintage for chianti so probably safe bet either way
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Generally speaking, the the montebuoni (riserva?) is their cru. More expensive. They are both similar blend, one is 95% Sangiovese 5% Merlo’s (montebuoni) ama is 96% San giovese and 4% Merlot.
However, the 2021 is much better than the 2020 and when you compare these 2 bottles, vitae ais (2024 edition) give 92 for the AMA and 91 for the montebuoni.
I’d get the 2021 ama as it scores better for a cheaper price and 2021 was a better vintage. But in general if you find the same vintage, the montebuoni riserva is ‘better’ according to the wine maker price.
They both are fermented in steel, with the difference that maturation for ama is 10 month, whilst montebuoni is 12 month.
I have not tried any of them, I’d pick the ama because I trust the vitae ais guide. Having said this, it mostly depends on your taste.
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i’ve only had the Montebuoni once but it was really nice – more structured and had this earthy thing going on that worked well with dinner. The 2020 was a decent vintage for chianti so probably safe bet either way
Generally speaking, the the montebuoni (riserva?) is their cru. More expensive. They are both similar blend, one is 95% Sangiovese 5% Merlo’s (montebuoni) ama is 96% San giovese and 4% Merlot.
However, the 2021 is much better than the 2020 and when you compare these 2 bottles, vitae ais (2024 edition) give 92 for the AMA and 91 for the montebuoni.
I’d get the 2021 ama as it scores better for a cheaper price and 2021 was a better vintage. But in general if you find the same vintage, the montebuoni riserva is ‘better’ according to the wine maker price.
They both are fermented in steel, with the difference that maturation for ama is 10 month, whilst montebuoni is 12 month.
I have not tried any of them, I’d pick the ama because I trust the vitae ais guide. Having said this, it mostly depends on your taste.