2015 Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco [JS98][WE98][WA95][WS95][V94][D92]

Producer: Castello dei Rampolla  Region: Tuscany, Italy Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Sangiovese Year: 2015  James Suckling, 98 Points  "I love the meatiness to this wine, but also the purity of fruit; think charcuterie, prosciutto, bay leaf, capsicum, blueberries, blackcurrants and crushed stones. You just can’t get over the way this manages to deliver a powerful, muscular package with stunning finesse and poise. The tapestry of intricate texture and detail is wrought in a flashy but sincere and heartwarming style. The balance takes your breath away. Best ever from here."  Wine Enthusiast, 98 Points  "Sunbaked earth, mature blackplum, fragrant blue-flower and leather aromas mingle with balsamic whiffs of camphor on this fullbodied, delicious red. Made with 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Sangiovese, the creamy palate is earthy and full of flavor, boasting juicy blackberry, raspberry, dried mint, cocoa and licorice. Taut velvety tannins provide plenty of supp