Tuscany’s Famous Catello dei Rampolla From Timeless Cellar Gems starting from 1990

Castello dei Rampolla is one of Tuscany’s most visionary estates, rooted in the Chianti Classico heartland yet always pushing beyond convention. Founded in the 1960s by Alceo di Napoli, the estate became a pioneer of both organic and later biodynamic viticulture in the region, shunning chemicals long before it became fashionable. With their uncompromising philosophy, Rampolla helped redefine what Chianti Classico could be, proving that the land around Panzano could yield wines of immense depth, age-worthiness, and global prestige.

Their reputation skyrocketed in the 1980s and 1990s with the release of their “Super Tuscan” wines—Sammarco and Vigna d’Alceo—which stood shoulder to shoulder with the icons of Bolgheri and Montalcino. These wines, crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese (with Petit Verdot in Alceo), offered a new dimension to Tuscan reds: power without losing finesse, longevity with a soul rooted in terroir. Collectors quickly realized that Rampolla’s wines rivaled the most important names in Italy, and bottles from top vintages are now prized possessions in cellars worldwide.

At the heart of Rampolla’s philosophy is a spiritual connection to the land. They view their work not just as farming, but as stewardship—each vineyard a living organism that must be nurtured without manipulation. This respect for nature translates into wines of authenticity and vibrancy: powerful, yes, but never forced; structured, but always elegant. Today, Castello dei Rampolla stands as a benchmark estate, with a cult-like following among collectors who value wines that unite history, innovation, and timeless beauty.

Today we are proud to offer the brand-new releases of Castello dei Rampolla’s signature wines, the 2020 Sammarco and 2020 Vigna d’Alceo—two of the most iconic bottlings in all of Tuscany. Alongside them, we’ve included the 2019 Sangiovese “Santa Lucia”, a breathtakingly pure and vibrant expression that is drinking beautifully right now. All three will be landing in our cellars within just a few short weeks.

To complement these new releases, we’ve also assembled an extraordinary collection of older vintages, each with impeccable provenance, ready for immediate delivery. These are benchmark wines of Tuscany, equally at home gracing your table tonight or aging gracefully in your cellar.

This is without question one of the most impressive Rampolla offerings we have seen in many years. Opportunities like this are rare — do not miss the chance to secure these treasures.

Santa Lucia Sangiovese 2019 – 100% Sangiovese from biodynamic farming, aged in large oak, with purity of red cherry, rose, and wild herbs. Bright, soulful, and energetic.

Special Price $64.99

Sammarco 2020 – Cabernet and Sangiovese blend, vinified gently to highlight clarity. Packed with ripe black fruit, graphite, and freshness, showing both power and elegance.

Special Price $109.99

D’Alceo 2020 – Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot at their most intense, with layers of cassis, violet, and spice. A wine of majestic structure and breathtaking length.

Special Price $179.99

Chianti Classico 2012 – A blend dominated by Sangiovese, aged in large neutral oak, this wine shows lifted red cherry, dried flowers, and earthy spice with a firm backbone. Elegant and restrained, it reflects the finesse of a cooler year.

Specia Price $69.99

Chianti Classico 2015 – Made traditionally with Sangiovese and minimal intervention, the 2015 bursts with ripe plum, wild herbs, and a touch of balsamic depth. Full and warm, yet balanced by bright acidity.

Specia Price $79.99

Chianti Classico 2017 – Crafted with gentle extraction to preserve freshness, this wine offers dark cherry, leather, and tobacco notes. Concentrated yet vibrant, with fine tannins carrying the finish.

Specia Price $69.99

Sammarco 1990 – Cabernet Sauvignon-driven with Sangiovese, aged in oak barrels, showing tertiary notes of leather, dried fig, and tobacco. Still powerful, but softened into a silky, complex maturity.

Specia Price $209.99

Sammarco 1994 – Classic blend, aged in barrique, with evolved aromas of cedar, truffle, and dried cherry. A contemplative, savory wine of quiet depth.

Specia Price $189.99

Sammarco 1995 – Structured Cabernet core with Sangiovese lift, vinified for age-worthiness. Today it reveals cassis, cigar box, and iron-mineral undertones.

Specia Price $189.99

Sammarco 2000 – A generous vintage, this shows ripe black fruit, licorice, and warm spice, crafted with Rampolla’s classic approach. Rich, bold, yet still balanced by earthy Tuscan character.

Specia Price $179.99

Sammarco 2004 – From a near-perfect year, the wine carries precise blackcurrant, graphite, and violet tones. Harmonious structure promises continued evolution.

Specia Price $149.99

Sammarco 2005 – Elegantly styled, aged in barrique, with notes of red plum, herbs, and leather. A graceful expression of Cabernet-Sangiovese balance.

Specia Price $169.99

Sammarco 2006 (375ml) – Dense and brooding, with cassis, espresso, and firm tannins. Compact yet layered, built to age even in half-bottle.

Specia Price $79.99

Sammarco 2009 – A warm vintage handled with finesse, offering ripe blackberry, sweet tobacco, and savory herbs. Bold and polished, showing great approachability now.

Specia Price $159.99

Sammarco 2011 – Sun-kissed vintage yielding lush black fruit, cocoa, and balsamic hints. Smooth and open, yet still carrying Rampolla’s backbone of structure.

Specia Price $149.99

Sammarco 2016 – A monumental wine with deep concentration of cassis, graphite, and violets. Perfectly balanced tannins and freshness signal a long, noble life.

Specia Price $159.99

Vigna d’Alceo 2006 – Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, aged in barrique, with intense blackcurrant, spice, and graphite. A towering, structured wine of immense depth.

Specia Price $224.99

Vigna d’Alceo 2009 – Rich and powerful, layering dark fruit, tobacco, and iron minerality. Still youthful with massive structure and poise.

Specia Price $224.99

Vigna d’Alceo 2011 – Similar profile, showing cassis, dried herbs, and smoke, with refined tannins carrying an endless finish.

Specia Price $209.99

Vigna d’Alceo 2012 – Marked by freshness and elegance, combining ripe fruit with floral lift. Balanced and precise, a vintage of finesse.

Specia Price $209.99

Vigna d’Alceo 2016 – Among the greatest modern vintages, with stunning density of blackberry, licorice, and mineral purity. Monumental, destined for decades of aging.

Specia Price $224.99

The above wines are in our temp-controlled cellar and ready for delivery