Just in time for the holiday season, we are excited to welcome our annual allocation of Castello dei Rampolla. One of the first wineries to explore blending Sangiovese with Bordeaux varieties and biodynamic advocates before the term was widely known. Their unerring commitment to quality while pushing the boundaries of the appellation of Chianti has more earned their place in the pantheon of Tuscany.
“These new releases from Rampolla are notable for their freshness and verve, qualities that define the estate’s wines today. Rampolla remains one of the reference points in Chianti Classico. The estate occupies a striking position in Panzano’s fabled Conca d’Oro opposite Fontodi, just on the other side of this stunning amphitheater of vineyards. From the very beginning, the focus has been on international varieties, but the biggest innovation here was a conversion to biodynamic farming that began in 1994, many years before concepts of sustainability were in vogue.” – Antonio Galloni for Vinous, June 2024
Quantities are extremely limited, so order now to avoid disappointment. A perfect gift for the wine-lover in your life (or yourself!). Get a head start on the holiday tax break – confirm your orders now for delivery after December 15!
92pts James Suckling, September 2024
‘A dense, velvety and delicious Chianti Classico showing aromas of Morello cherries, wild berries and dried flowers on the nose. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Plenty of texture, with a core of berries funneling through. Flavorful finish. Drink or hold.’Retail
94pts Monica Larner for Wine Advocate, February 2023
‘Now in its third vintage, the Castello dei Rampolla 2020 Liù is a fine and impeccably detailed wine. You taste bright fruit, cherry and dusty limestone with incredible focus, as if these things were under a microscope. That dusty mineral note of pencil shaving or chalkboard is especially beautiful. The finish is lean, or mid-weight, and there are hints of dried mint and black olive on the close. The bouquet is beautifully nuanced and the mouthfeel is more compact.‘
Retail $89.99 $79.64/btl (6 btl/cs) – save $62.10 per case! Only 3 cases available!
Castello dei Rampolla 2019 Sammarco
96pts Monica Larner for Wine Advocate, September 2023
‘A blend of (organic and biodynamic) Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese, the 2019 Sammarco is more austere and even robust compared to the punchier style prized throughout this portfolio. This is a firmly grounded wine, with a bigger baseline of aromas, spanning black fruit, baked plum, spice, tobacco and crushed limestone. You feel the natural concentration of the 2019 vintage and beautifully managed tannins in this wine.’
Retail $124.99 $110.61/btl (6 btl/cs) – save $86.28 per case! Only 6 cases available!
Castello dei Rampolla 2019 d’Alceo
98pts Monica Larner for Wine Advocate, September 2023
‘This is a classic beauty. The 2019 d’Alceo, made with 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot, is dark and enriched, but magically, it is never heavy or bulky. It carries its weight with feather-like grace backed by dry tannins and lovely fruit layering. There is blackcurrant, kirsch, blackberry liqueur, exotic spice, black rose and crushed stone. That mineral note stands out like a filigree of shiny silver stitched through the wine’s rich, velvety texture.’
Retail $269.99 $238.93/btl (6 btl/cs) – save $186.36 per case! Only 4 cases available!
Castello dei Rampolla 2018 d’Alceo
99pts Antonio Galloni for Vinous, June 2022
‘The 2018 D’Alceo is a wild, exotic wine. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot come together in a wine that is sumptuous, layered and exceptionally beautiful. Inky blue/purplish fruit, sage, mint, lavender and chocolate are some of the many notes that take shape. The 2018 was fermented in cement then aged 12 months in a combination of 500L tonneaux and barriques. This really blooms with time.’
Retail $269.99 $238.93/btl (6 btl/cs) – save $186.36 per case! Only 1 case available!
To ensure your wines arrive in time for the holiday season, be sure to place your orders by Monday, December 16! Order 2 or more cases for complimentary delivery in the GTA and Southern Ontario – quote code BRINGMEWINE in your email!
