Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco IGT 2005 750ml

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Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco IGT 2005 750ml

Name: Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco IGT 2005 750ml
Brand: Castello Dei Rampolla
SKU: 878288
Price: 357.88 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 94 (3 reviews)

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This was a very difficult vintage for Castello dei Rampolla, with heavy rains that led to fruit loss and diminished yields for the top wines. Production of d’Alceo was severely reduced to a mere 1,000 bottles, and leftover fruit went to this wine instead, to its certain betterment. The 2005 Sammarco (a blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Merlot and Sangiovese) is more tertiary in character, but it maintains its enduring freshness. Cool growing conditions have shaped a wine with complexity and elegance, although you don’t get the power of a warmer year. This vintage is especially ethereal and offers a nice break between the more powerful 2004 and 2006 vintages. “Fashion fades. Only style remains the same, said Coco Chanel,” Maurizia di Napoli Rampolla tells me. This is a motto to live by.

Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany

Size: 750ml
Color: Red
Alcohol by Vol: 13.5%

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Varietal

Italian Red Blend

Italian Red Blends stand as a testament to the country’s rich winemaking diversity and heritage. Comprising a harmonious mix of indigenous and international grape varieties, these wines encapsulate the unique character of Italy’s diverse wine regions. Blends like Super Tuscans, combining Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, showcase a fusion of tradition and innovation. The Nebbiolo-based blends from Piedmont, such as Barbaresco and Barolo, exemplify elegance and longevity. Each region contributes distinct flavors, from the bold red fruits of the south to the structured tannins of the north. The artistry lies in winemakers’ hands, skillfully crafting blends that balance acidity, tannins, and fruit expression. Italian Red Blends offer a kaleidoscope of aromas, flavors, and textures, reflecting the country’s varied terroirs. Whether exploring a classic Chianti blend or a contemporary interpretation, these wines invite enthusiasts on a captivating journey through Italy’s winemaking mosaic.

Country

Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.

Region

Tuscany

The central Italian region of Tuscany is widely understood to be one of the world's most famous and highly regarded wine regions. The beautiful rolling hillsides and medieval towns and castles which are a key feature of the area are also home to many of Europe's finest wineries, and extremely high quality vineyards growing the distinctive Sangiovese and Vernaccia grape varietals which are the flavorful backbone of Tuscany's wonderful red and white wines. For almost three thousand years, this region has been recognized as an ideal home for wine production on a large scale, and the ancient Etruscans, Greeks and Romans all noticed that fine grape varietals flourished on the unique soils and under the hot sunshine which typifies the area. Today, Tuscany is home to a wide range of wines, from the traditional to the complex, but all dedicated to excellent flavors and aromas, and maintaining the region's international reputation.

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WA 95pts

Wine Advocate

This was a very difficult vintage for Castello dei Rampolla, with heavy rains that led to fruit loss and diminished yields for the top wines. Production of d'Alceo was severely reduced to a mere 1,000 bottles, and leftover fruit went to this wine instead, to its certain betterment. The 2005 Sammarco (a blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Merlot and Sangiovese) is more tertiary in character, but it maintains its enduring freshness. Cool growing conditions have shaped a wine with complexity and elegance, although you don't get the power of a warmer year. This vintage is especially ethereal and offers a nice break between the more powerful 2004 and 2006 vintages. "Fashion fades. Only style remains the same, said Coco Chanel," Maurizia di Napoli Rampolla tells me. This is a motto to live by.

VM 94pts

Vinous Media

The 2005 Sammarco is soft, silky and impeccable balanced. Still fresh and beautifully delineated, the 2005 possesses striking harmony in a mid-weight expression of this site. Sweet plum, violet, herbs, mint and sage notes add nuance on the finely-knit finish. There are no hard edges or angular contours here, just spike of acidity on the close that serves as a reminder of the cool, rainy conditions.

WS 93pts

Wine Spectator

Complex aromas of violet, berry and fresh meat follow through to a full yet polished palate, with beautiful tannins and a long, long finish. Racy and structured. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Best after 2011. 1,500 cases made.

Winery Notes

Dense ruby-purple color. Intense, intriguing nose of high class cigar tobacco intermixed with smoke, minerals, black currants, and vanilla. The palate is dense, medium- to full-bodied, with superb richness, purity, and overall harmony.

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Region

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