Castello dei Rampolla - Sammarco 2016
Castello dei Rampolla - Sammarco 2016
Toscana IGT
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Sangiovese
Information
Cultivation: near to nature
Aging: 12-15 months in barrique
Bottle aging: 18-24 months
Volume: 75 cl / carton
Cellaring potential: 2036+
Tasting notes
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. 96+/100 (10.2021) - robertparker.com
