1996 Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco Vino da Tavola

89 pts - Wine Advocate

["The Sammarco (an 85% Cabernet Sauvignon/15% Sangiovese blend aged 18-24 months in wood) offers a Graves-like nose of scorched earth, charcoal, tobacco, and red and black currants. In the mouth, roasted nut flavors add complexity. The wine possesses medi

91 pts - Wine Spectator

["A thoroughly caressing and delicious red. Very pretty, with rose, berry, plum and coffee aromas. Full-bodied, with soft and velvety tannins and a long, ripe fruit finish. Drink now through 2005. 3,000 cases made. — (11/1999)"]

94 pts - Vinous

["The 1996 Sammarco is one of the many highlights of the 1990s. The tannins have now softened, but there is plenty of fruit left. Graphite, smoke, black cherries and plums add further layers of nuance. One of the more lithe, mid-weight wines in this verti

Producer: Castello dei Rampolla
Vintage: 1996
Varietal: Proprietary Red
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region: Toscana
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