“Liù" (anfora) Merlot Toscana IGT 2021

Castello dei Rampolla | Tuscany
Castello dei Rampolla | Via Case Sparse 22 | IT 50022 Greve In Chianti

09692821 · 0,75 l · 56,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Since the 2018 vintage, a small amount of Merlot has been vinified separately at Rampolla, named after the mother Donna Liù. The unfiltered wine was matured for 12 months in terracotta amphorae and fermented to almost 0 g/l residual sugar. Very elegant, fresh nose of sour cherry, laurel and cassis. Fresh on the palate and without the sometimes exuberant opulence of some other Tuscan Merlots, with a precise cherry fruit and salty-minty component. A finely chiselled Merlot that is hard to beat in terms of freshness, clarity and personality. It bridges the gap wonderfully between the Chianti Classico and the two flagships of the house, Sammarco and d'Alceo. Needs a few more years in the bottle. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful, bright ruby violet colour. An open and memorable nose, with aromas of blackberry and plum, some blood orange and rust in the background. Supple on the palate with lots of sweet fruit, savoury, grippy tannins, spans a wide range." Falstaff

"The 2021 Merlot Liù is fabulous. Dark and inky to the core, the 2021 saturates the palate with layers of blue/purple fruit framed by incisive tannins. Graphite, lavender, spice and menthol come in later, but it's the sheer intensity of the wine that impresses most. What a great wine this is." Vinous

"The Castello dei Rampolla 2021 Liù is made from 100% Merlot and shows notes of spice and dried herbs framing a dark fruit core. The wine is rich in appearance, but the mouthfeel remains elegantly lean and polished. There is a lovely textural softness here that reflects the spirit of the grape variety and the sunny brilliance of Panzano in Chianti. There are peppery notes on the finish." Wine Advocate

"The flavours of blue fruits and lavender with crushed stone are very impressive and seductive here. Medium-bodied with fine tannins that are very polished and long. Some crushed berries. Turns into orange peel at the end. Needs time to develop and open up. Best after 2028." James Suckling