Castello Vicchiomaggio

Ripa delle More Toscana Sangiovese Blend

9.184 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
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Blend of 50% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, deep Ruby red with fresh red berry aromas and some herb spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, plum, cacao and licorice. Fine tannins, medium+ finish, good balance with acidity, ending with tobacco and oak on the finish.

Blend of 50% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, deep Ruby red with fresh red berry aromas and some herb spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, plum, cacao and licorice. Fine tannins, medium+ finish, good balance with acidity, ending with tobacco and oak on the finish.

Jul 20th, 2024
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9.3

The 2020 Ripa delle More is the estate's blend of (50% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot). Powerful and sleek at the same time, the 2020 packs plenty of intensity into its mid-weight frame. Dark red/purplish fruit, blood orange, mint, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco are some of the many notes that build in the glass. Give this a year or two to soften. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2023)

The 2020 Ripa delle More is the estate's blend of (50% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot). Powerful and sleek at the same time, the 2020 packs plenty of intensity into its mid-weight frame. Dark red/purplish fruit, blood orange, mint, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco are some of the many notes that build in the glass. Give this a year or two to soften. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2023)

Aug 30th, 2023
Cody Uzzel

Showed much better after laying down
Age integrated the fruit, acid and tannin structure
Still drank with surprising freshness to the fruit
Paired will with pepper crusted lean steak
Almost regret opening it....almost

Showed much better after laying down
Age integrated the fruit, acid and tannin structure
Still drank with surprising freshness to the fruit
Paired will with pepper crusted lean steak
Almost regret opening it....almost

1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2016
Aaron Means

Sappy cherries, herbs, tobacco, loam. Very complex and structured for a wine with 5yrs. Delicious and calls for a Tuscan T-bone or even Hunter's Style Chicken.

Sappy cherries, herbs, tobacco, loam. Very complex and structured for a wine with 5yrs. Delicious and calls for a Tuscan T-bone or even Hunter's Style Chicken.

Nov 1st, 2014
David Russell

14%

Jul 18th, 2021
Kenneth Doll

Hints of dark cherry. Was better on first day, but a lovely example of the genre.

Hints of dark cherry. Was better on first day, but a lovely example of the genre.

Apr 22nd, 2021
Jason Brater

Delicious Tuscan. Bright fruits, some acidity, and some white and black pepper. Smooth and light tannins.

Delicious Tuscan. Bright fruits, some acidity, and some white and black pepper. Smooth and light tannins.

Sep 30th, 2019
Jason Brater

Medium bodied with dark cherry fruit, unsweetened cocoa powder, a touch of white pepper and light tannins at finish.

Medium bodied with dark cherry fruit, unsweetened cocoa powder, a touch of white pepper and light tannins at finish.

Jun 9th, 2019
Mark Gray

2015 vintage. First enjoyed at the source! We stayed at the Castello Vicchiomaggio in June of 2018 and was served this superb wine during the special 5 course meal at the Castle. Had to ship some home! Opened one of the bottles tonight to enjoy with some linguini and clams. Just as smooth and enjoyable as in Tuscany! Earthy and dry. Just know the remaining bottles are going to blow us away in 3 to 5 years. This is a wine with a ton of cellar potential. Going to order some more to put away for a long time. Will always think of our Italy trip when we drink this!

2015 vintage. First enjoyed at the source! We stayed at the Castello Vicchiomaggio in June of 2018 and was served this superb wine during the special 5 course meal at the Castle. Had to ship some home! Opened one of the bottles tonight to enjoy with some linguini and clams. Just as smooth and enjoyable as in Tuscany! Earthy and dry. Just know the remaining bottles are going to blow us away in 3 to 5 years. This is a wine with a ton of cellar potential. Going to order some more to put away for a long time. Will always think of our Italy trip when we drink this!

Jan 3rd, 2019
Kirk F
9.1

Pop and pour super tuscan. Delicious to begin and then improved in the glass. Dark cherry and very smooth, well integrated tannins. Paired well with our authentic Italian meal in Boston’s North end prior to game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semis. #celticsfanfortonight

Pop and pour super tuscan. Delicious to begin and then improved in the glass. Dark cherry and very smooth, well integrated tannins. Paired well with our authentic Italian meal in Boston’s North end prior to game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semis. #celticsfanfortonight

May 23rd, 2018