Castello dei Rampolla Toscana Sammarco 2020

96 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "[$100 list] 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. Drink: 2025-2045. (7/25/24)"

96 points James Suckling: "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. (7/25/24)"

95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2020 Sammarco is elegant and polished to the core. Crushed flowers, red-toned fruit, spice, rose petals and a kick of blood orange are some of the many notes that grace this understated, beautifully refined edition of Sammarco. Bright acids pull it all together on the creamy, resonant finish. The blend is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 3% Sangiovese. The Merlot adds some mid-palate creaminess that is quite attractive. In reality, though, the 2020 is a wine from Rampolla. The 2020 spent 12 months in wood, barrique and tonneau for the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and 12HL cask for the Sangiovese. Drink: 2026-2040. (Jul 2024)"

94 points Falstaff Guide: "Medium bright ruby red with a slightly brightening rim. Redcurrants, cranberries and fine herbal aromas on the nose, with a fleshy aftertaste. Pleasantly fresh and juicy on the palate, with gripping and youthful tannins and a deep finish that will benefit from further ageing. (Oct 2024)"