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Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2018 750ml
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Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2018

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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 handful 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. D'Alceo is a single vineyard. The name is in honor of Maurizia and Luca Di Napoli’s late father Alceo, who planted the vineyard. While Sammarco is a pioneer in the Super-Tuscan establishment, Castello dei Rampolla’s d’Alceo—which debuted in 1996 as Vigna d’Alceo —has attracted major attention. Its intense marriage of opulence and power has given it cult status, placing it in the realm of Masseto from Ornellaia and Messorio. Its lush density belies the wine’s serious structure, and the addition of Petit Verdot—unusual in the Super-Tuscan genre—gives d'Alceo a potent, sleek and spicy dimension. Made of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15 % Petit Verdot, serve with game, chicken, turkey, pork, aged cheeses and mushrooms.
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The 2018 Sammarco is brilliant. Bright and explosive, with tons of linear drive, the 2018 is exceptionally polished. Cabernet Sauvignon is up to 80% of the blend, and that very much comes through in a wine endowed with tremendous purity. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, sage, mint and blood orange all race across the palate. I love the freshness here.

June 2022
Wine Advocate
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The Castello dei Rampolla 2018 Sammarco is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. This wine grips tightly to the palate with ample fruit weight and rich concentration. It is chiseled and tight, mostly thanks to its structure and tannins, giving this wine great promise for future aging. The Sammarco stands apart from the other wines in this portfolio that all promote a punchy, bright or natural style. This bottle brings on the brawn, ripe fruit, black olive and a much greater sense of lasting power.

February 9, 2023
Wine Spectator
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While saturated with cherry, plum, earth and tobacco flavors, this rich red is also dense and leaves a tactile feel, with dusty tannins on the finish. Fresh and long, this builds in intensity and complexity. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through 2036.

August 31, 2023
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