97 points/'Cellar Selection,' Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast): "[$100 list] A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese, this opens with earthy aromas of truffle, leather, game, cassis and blue flower. Delicious and bursting with personality, the full-bodied palate doles out ripe black plum, fleshy black cherry, crushed black olive and licorice. Velvety, fine-grained tannins provide support. Drink 2023–2036. Alcohol 14.5%. (May 2022)"
96+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese, the Castello dei Rampolla 2016 Sammarco was held back for an extra year of aging before its commercial release. In fact, I already reviewed the 2017 vintage last year because that wine is many times more accessible and immediate than this one. The issue at hand are the tannins, which remain very tight and grippy in this bottle. That extra year in bottle has helped them to integrate, but this wine still has a very long way to go. Keep that in mind if you collect Sammarco. Despite that slight astringency, this is a wine of courage and vision. It shows expertly measured fruit weight and lots of lively intensity on the bouquet. Drink: 2024-2045. (Oct 2021)"
96 points James Suckling: "Plenty of currant and blackberry with some coffee and toasted oak on the nose. It’s full-bodied with a dense palate and round, polished tannins that fold nicely into this young wine. It’s very drinkable, even though it’s structured and so serious. Cool in the end, Cabernet sauvignon, sangiovese and merlot. Unfiltered. This will age beautifully. Drink after 2023, but a beauty already. (10/5/21)"
95 points Falstaff Guide: "Dark, sparkling ruby-violet. Very exciting and appealing nose, rich, fresh fruit, blackcurrant and blackberry, cigar box in the background. Plucky, hearty tannin that opens up in many layers, pithy, dark berry fruit, firm pressure on the finish. (2/18/22)"
Product SKU | 341753 |
Producer | Castello dei Rampolla |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Varietal | Other Red Blends |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
Blend | Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Merlot |
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