2014 Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco Toscana IGT

Community Tasting Notes (27) Avg Score: 92.6 points

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  3/6/2024 - deadwax Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Double decanted for regular wine group about 4 hours. Was very good but wonder if more air would have helped. This stood along well with higher competition. This could go on for at least several more years at least.

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  1/6/2024 - randyjc wrote: 93 Points

  For a cool vintage wine, this shows in surprisingly powerful ways. Black cherry, spice and new oak on the nose. Flavors coming through are black raspberry/blackberry compote along with spice and a bit of menthol. Some chocolate? Anyway - really good stuff. It evolved significantly over the two hours in the glass. Definitely decanting next time - at least two hours.

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  12/31/2023 - mcromain1021 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Maybe some bottle variation here? Last bottle was stellar, this was definitely more subdued. Nice cabernet aromas and was expecting a lot, but first sip somewhat of a letdown. Have a few more, so we will see...

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  12/25/2023 - MikeMazzeo Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Great bottle to accompany our Christmas dinner. Definitely ready to drink after a 3 hour decant.

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  12/2/2023 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Deep, dark garnet in color. Full, forward, & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blueberries & cassis with overtones of floral & earthy/dusty notes, tobacco, olives, leather, anise, herbs & a hint of cedar in the background. Medium-full bodied with a good concentration of balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blueberries & plums with spices, herbs & minerals. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but may develop further with additional aging. A blend of 65% Cabernet, 30% Merlot and 5% Sangiovese.

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