Castello dei Rampolla
,Panzano in Chianti (Tuscany)
«Castello dei Rampolla»
| Winemaker | Castello dei Rampolla |
| 450 cl | CHF 294.00 |
Description
This tasting box contains two bottles per wine.
Castello dei Rampolla
Under the influence of the legendary Alceo di Napoli, the Castello dei Rampolla wines, and in particular the Sammarco, gained absolute cult status. Alceo was the first in the Chianti region to plant the Bordeaux grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon. Alceo s children Luca and his sister Maurizia have been running the vineyard since 1994. They switched to bio-dynamic cultivation over the course of four years. They now produce some of the very best wines in Italy - the famous oenologist Giacomo Tachis also merits praise for this, as he was always there with help and advice.
Castello dei Rampolla
,Panzano in Chianti (Tuscany)
Liù Merlot Toscana IGT
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Winemaker | Castello dei Rampolla |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Grapes | 100% Merlot |
Winemaking
The unfiltered wine is initially aged for nine months in cement tanks and in terracotta amphorae and is almost fully fermented to 0 g/l residual sugar. After bottling, the wine matures in the bottle for a further six months.
Our tasting note
Deep red in colour. Elegant, fresh on the nose with a bouquet of sour cherries, laurel and cassis. Fresh and fruity on the palate with notes of redcurrant and plum. Well-integrated tannins and a hint of salt. A long and elegant finish. Maurizia found the character of this wine to be very «feminine» and so she and her brother named it «Liù » in tribute to their mother Livia, who was lovingly called Liù by her husband Aleco Di Napoli.
Suitable with
Castello dei Rampolla
,Panzano in Chianti (Tuscany)
Chianti Classico DOCG
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Winemaker | Castello dei Rampolla |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Grapes | 85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Winemaking
Following the traditional fermentation over 2 weeks, the wine is aged both in large oak barrels as well as in barriques for 18 months.
Our tasting note
With its gleaming colours, this Chianti exudes wonderful aromas from blackberries, raspberries as well as a hint of pepper. Sweet and smooth in taste, the tannins and the freshness are in harmony. Long-lasting and perfectly balanced finish.
Suitable with
Castello dei Rampolla
,Panzano in Chianti (Tuscany)
Sammarco Toscana IGT
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Winemaker | Castello dei Rampolla |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Grapes | 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot |
Winemaking
Following an extended fermentation time, the Sammarco matures for 3 months in concrete barrels, 12-15 months in barriques, followed by 18-24 months of maturing in bottles.
Our tasting note
The Sammarco has an intense, vibrant ruby-red colour and a magnificent nose full of wild berries, cassis, cherries, sour cherries, notes of spices, violets and notes of brushwood. Very warm and silky on the pallet with intensive fruit aromas and a long-lasting finish.
