Winemaker Notes
Dense ruby-purple color. Lovely boisterous black cherry flavors,subtle tannins and chocolatey finish. Medium- to full-bodied, withsuperb richness, purity, and overall harmony.
Excellent with game, red meats and cheeses.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Here's a new wine from this historic estate in Panzano in Chianti. A pure expression of Merlot, the Castello dei Rampolla 2018 Liù moves slowly in the glass, swirling around at its own pace, showing the extra richness and softness of the variety. The wine is saturated and dense, packed tight with dried blackberry, plum and crème de cassis. Light touches of spice, smoke and mahogany appear at the back, but not in an overpowering or heavy-handed manner. The wine is firmly structured at the back, holding all that abundant fruit in balance. You would do well to give the wine a few more years to unwind and soften.
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Wine Spectator
Perfumed aromas of violet, blackberry, black currant and cocoa draw you in, with pure fruit holding your attention. As this builds to the finish, moderate, dusty tannins lend support and this finishes long and firm. Merlot. Best from 2023 through 2033.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.