The dark ruby/purple-colored 1994 Sammarco, a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Sangiovese, reveals aromas of lead pencil, charred leather, black cherries, and toasty oak. With moderately high tannin, and a more angular, austere personality than is generally found in Sammarco, this very good to excellent effort will benefit from 1-2 years of cellaring. It should keep for 12 or more years.Castello dei Rampolla has long been one of my favorite Tuscan producers. I began purchasing their wines with the 1983 Sammarco. A recently drunk 1985 Sammarco was still in terrific shape, and it continues to behave like a top-class Graves from Bordeaux.Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

Outstanding. Dark, inky color, with intense cassis and blackberry aromas. Full-bodied, with full yet silky tannins and a long, long finish. Beautiful structure. Try after 2000.??–null??Region: Italy / Vino da Tavola-Tuscany Select to Add