Castello dei Rampolla - Sammarco Toscana 2020 (Magnum)

This historic estate owned by the Di Napoli family since 1964 is situated in Panzano’s Conca d’Oro. Selling its first estate bottles in 1975, Castello dei Rampolla emerged as one of a hand-full of producers who played a major role in the revival of the Chianti Classico. Characterized by innovative and rigorous production strategies, biodynamic methods have been used in the vineyards since 1994. Castello dei Rampolla wines have become cult favorites for their consistency and authenticity.

Fermented in concrete vats for 7 days, on the skins for 30 days. Aged in French oak barriques, oak barrels of 30 Hl and tonneaux of 500L for 14-16months. Further bottle aged for 24 months.

“Very attractive aromas of dark chocolate, kirsch and dried raspberries with hints of anisette, dried orange peel and cedar. Medium- to full-bodied, long and persistent. It shows firm and chewy tannin and deep, succulent fruit. Broad and persistent. Better from 2028.” - 96 Points, James Suckling

“The Castello dei Rampolla 2020 Sammarco is a celebrated blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese from beautiful Panzano in Chianti. This is an abundant and explosive expression that delivers beautiful intensity with sharp black fruits backed by a mineral or metallic note of iron ore or rusty nail. The wine remains very focused and direct over a medium to full- bodied mouthfeel with velvety tannins.” - 96 Points, Wine Advocate

“The 2020 Sammarco is all finesse. Silky and understated in feel, the 2020 offers up scents of dark fruit, graphite, incense, new leather and dried herbs. Vibrant acids extend the mid-palate and finish. What a beauty. The 2020 is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 3% Sangiovese. It spent 12 months in wood—barrique and tonneau for the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and 12HL cask for the Sangiovese.” - 95 Points, Vinous

Producer: Castello dei Rampolla

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Merlot

Appellation: Toscana IGT

Vintage: 2020

Size: 1.5ml