Tuscany’s Next Generation at Castello di Ama

Arturo Pallanti curates hospitality and aesthetics

The third generation entering the Castello di Ama business in Gaiole, Chianti Classico, and the winery’s COO, Arturo Pallanti assists his mother and CEO, Lorenza Sebasti, with everyday operations and shaping the future of the company. This includes both recently unveiled new labels for its range of wines and welcoming visitors to the estate. 

Read on to learn how Pallanti has grown into his role as COO, and is using both his training as a enologist and experience in the business’ hospitality needs, to design a strategy that keeps Castello di Ama flying high in the world of Tuscan wine. 

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