Sammarco Igt Toscana Castello dei Rampolla 2012

Sammarco by Castello dei Rampolla is an elegant red wine made with Sauvignon (90%), Merlot (5%) and Sangiovese (5%) grapes, cultived with biodynamic methods. On view, it shows an intense ruby red color with garnet-red nuances. Into the glass it gets off a wide floral and fruity bouquet with hints of black fruits, rhubarb and jam. The taste is complex and full, with intense and persistent tannins on the final. For these characteristics, Sammarco by Castello dei Rampolla is an excellent wine to drink in combination with roasted or grilled red meats, game and medium aged cheeses.

The Castello dei Rampolla winery was founded in 1739. Its history begins in the ‘60s when the founder, Alceo di Napoli Rampolla decided to create an important wine, a Chianti Classico wine. Over the years he tried different enological experimets, including that makes his winery fomous: the “Sanmarco” wine. The winery is managed by the founder’s sons with biological methods nowadays: the purpose is to create high quality wines respecting the environnement, that reflect the tipical tastes and smells of territory