“Sammarco” Rosso Toscana IGT 2020

Castello dei Rampolla | Tuscany
Castello dei Rampolla | Via Case Sparse 22 | IT 50022 Greve In Chianti

09692220 · 0,75 l · 78,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
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Sammarco occupies a special place in the history of Super Tuscans – not only as one of the first of its kind, but as a testament to a visionary rebellion against tradition. When Alceo di Napoli presented the first vintage of this extraordinary Bordeaux blend in 1980, he made wine history: with the legendary Giacomo Tachis at his side – the architect behind Sassicaia, Tignanello and Solaia – he created a wine that would change Italy forever. The name honours Marco di Napoli, the brother of the current owners Maurizia and Luca, and embodies the continuity of a family whose land has been rooted in the golden Conca d'Oro near Panzano since 1739. Here, on calcareous Galestro soils at an altitude of 360 metres, the vines thrive according to biodynamic principles – a philosophy that makes Sammarco the first fully biodynamic Super Tuscan.

A deep, intense ruby red with violet highlights. The bouquet is a symphonic composition of ripe blackcurrants, dark cherries and plums, interwoven with notes of fine tobacco, leather and an earthy minerality that seems to speak directly from the Galestro terroir. On the palate, there is a perfect balance between power and elegance: velvety tannins envelop a powerful structure, whilst lively acidity provides freshness and tension. What makes Sammarco so exceptional is its ability to never seem ponderous, despite its impressive concentration. Each component – the iron-like structure of the Cabernet Sauvignon, the sensual roundness of the Merlot, the Tuscan soul of the Sangiovese – comes together to form a harmonious whole. SUPERIORE.DE

"An elegant, luminous ruby red. A delicate nose, with subtle notes of brown bread, ripe cherries and ripe wild berries, accompanied by subtle earthy hints and a slight balsamic note. Radiant on the palate, with a very juicy texture, it displays clear fruit embedded in slightly earthy notes; elegant and lively, it drinks very well." Falstaff

"Expressive and full-bodied, this red wine exudes aromas of black cherries, blackberries, blueberries and graphite, combined with a firm, vigorous backbone of acidity and tannins. It is only just beginning to reach its peak of enjoyment." Wine Spectator

"The Sammarco 2020 is elegant and polished through and through. Crushed flowers, red-fleshed fruits, spices, rose petals and a hint of blood orange are just some of the many notes that adorn this understated, wonderfully refined vintage of Sammarco. The creamy, resonant finish is rounded off by a lively acidity. The blend consists of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 3% Sangiovese. The Merlot lends the wine an attractive creaminess on the mid-palate." Vinous

"The Castello dei Rampolla 2020 Sammarco is an acclaimed blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese from the beautiful village of Panzano in Chianti. This wine is rich and explosive, offering lovely intensity with sharp black fruit notes, accompanied by a mineral or metallic hint of iron ore or rusty nails. The wine remains very focused and direct, with a medium to full body and velvety tannins." Wine Advocate

"Very attractive aromas of dark chocolate, cherry and dried raspberries, with hints of aniseed, dried orange peel and cedarwood. Medium to full-bodied, long and persistent. The tannins are firm and chewy, and the fruit is deep and juicy. Broad and persistent. Best from 2028." James Suckling