2016 rampolla, sammarco, igt
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Why We're Buying
90 cabernet sauvignon. 5 merlot. 5 sangiovese. Those are the magical proportions to make Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco Toscana IGT. The estate has used biodynamic farming to bring these grapes to life since 1994 and currently produces 1,000 cases per vintage.
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The 2016 Sammarco is a dense, flamboyant wine. Inky red fruit, spice, cedar, tobacco, menthol and licorice are some of the notes that build in a statuesque Sammarco that dazzles from start to finish. A wine of stunning textural richness and intensity, Sammarco is translucent, sculpted and full of character. All the elements are so well balanced. Rose petal, cedar, tobacco and mint linger on the eternal finish. The 2016 is a magical wine that can be, surprisingly, enjoyed now or cellared for a number of years. Time in the glass just brings out its energy and vertical drive. Sammarco is quite possibly the single greatest value in high-end Italian wine. Don't miss it. -- Antonio Galloni